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Job Description
Announcement Number: 1943352158
NEVADA LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary up to $83,666 (employee/employer paid retirement plan)
The Facilities Unit of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) is seeking a diverse pool of qualified
applicants for the position of Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialist within the
Administrative Division. The LCB is a nonpartisan, legislative service agency that provides
professional, technical, and administrative support to the Nevada Legislature, which convenes
biennially in odd-numbered years for 120-day sessions and for rare special sessions during the
interim periods. The Facilities Unit maintains the building and grounds of the LCB. This is a full-
time position located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Position Description: Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Buildings
and Grounds Maintenance Specialist performs a wide variety of skilled work in the mechanical
and construction trades with the majority of skilled maintenance and repair work performed in-
house. Responsibilities of the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialist may include, without
limitation:
Buildings RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performing plumbing according to code requirements to maintain, repair and modify
plumbing systems and fixtures;
• Performing carpentry work to maintain, repair and modify facilities;
• Performing electrical work, reviewing blueprints and schematics, laying out projects and
installing wiring and fixtures;
• Preparing surfaces and applying paint with various equipment;
• Planning projects, sketching working drawings, laying out materials and estimating the
materials and time needed to complete projects;
• Reading and interpreting repair orders, service manuals, building codes and construction
drawings; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Grounds RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding,
mulching, mowing lawns, trimming hedges and watering plants;
• Keeping outdoor areas clean and clear of debris, fallen leaves and as may be needed,
snow and ice;
• Identifying and eliminating plant diseases, pests and weeds in landscaping using various
tools and chemicals;
• Installing and repairing sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• Preparing outdoor areas for various weather conditions by weatherproofing, covering
outdoor furniture with tarps, tying down unsecured items, etc.;
• Operating hand tools, power tools and various types of equipment, including power
mowers, tractor mowers, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) forklifts, pallet jacks and
pickup trucks;
• Performing maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment;
• Maintaining inventory and equipment maintenance records, preparing reports and directing
the work of contractors; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: The Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialist will be selected
based on special preference to the candidate's training, experience and aptitude in journey-level
trades. A qualified candidate must have: (1) a high school diploma/GED (2) a valid driver's
license; (3) at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of
journey-level trades of major building or mechanical trades; and (4) at least 2 years of experience
performing grounds maintenance service using a variety of tools, equipment and techniques.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Working knowledge of gardening techniques irrigation systems;
• The ability to work independently, once trained, and communicate effectively;
• The ability to use exceptional diagnostic skills to successfully identify and repair failures or
malfunctions with systems and equipment;
• The ability to lift 50-pounds and climb ladders; and
• Knowledge in inspecting facilities, identifying deficiencies, and formulating plans for repair
or replacement.
Salary: The annual salary for this position is based upon a Grade 32, which has a salary range of
$56,689 to $83,666 under the employee/employer paid retirement option. An employer paid
contribution plan is also available with a reduced salary in lieu of an employee contribution. Actual
starting salary will be based on experience.
Benefits: The benefits include the accrual of paid annual leave and sick leave, health insurance and
membership in the state's retirement plan. For additional information on the retirement options and
benefits, please visit the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. For a description of the
current health, dental and vision benefits, please visit Nevada Public Employees' Benefits Program.
Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed outside in all weather conditions, and will involve
exposure to dirt, pollen, insects and noise hazards. This position requires physical stamina and
the ability to stand for extended periods. Overtime is required during legislative sessions, snowy
weather and certain other periods as necessary to meet the demands of the Legislature. When
overtime is worked, the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Specialist may earn compensatory
time that can be taken at a later date or be paid for the overtime, consistent with the LCB Rules
and Policies and subject to budgetary limits.
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by
submitting a LCB Employment Application and current resume via email to LCBHR-
jobs@lcb.state.nv.us or by mail to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau
Attn: Human Resources
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the application period will remain open until
the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to submit their applications as
soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.
The successful candidate must undergo a background check.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin or ancestry, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, domestic
partnership, political affiliation, genetic information, or compensation history, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. The Legislative Counsel Bureau will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, nor will it tolerate
unlawful retaliation. Applicants may contact LCBHR@lcb.state.nv.us to request reasonable
accommodations to participate in the hiring process and will not be disqualified from
consideration based upon such requests.
(Revised 09/19/2024)
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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