Maintenance Worker 1

Job Description - Maintenance Worker 1 (25140271)

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

State Application

Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position is open until filled. First applicant screening will start February 17th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information:

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental, and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Position requires good health and physical condition. Working conditions involve outdoor work, often in inclement weather. Daily travel is often required, some under poor road conditions or on back roads. Work schedule is variable and may involve overnight stays in remote field locations on rare occasions. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through experience in the construction trades with an emphasis on natural and recreational resources.

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is a 3,000-acre public recreation and nature preservation area in Montana, USA. It features one of the largest known limestone cavern systems in the northwest. The caverns were discovered in 1892 by local hunters and became Montana's first state park. Maintenance duties for this position will include work inside the caverns on a daily basis. Being comfortable in this environment is essential to the position. Other duties will consist of maintaining the grounds and facilities of the park as well as working at Fishing Access Sites located in the area.

Job Duties:

• Maintaining and repairing infrastructure, including areas located in the cave. This includes keeping the cave clean and safe for visitors.
• Maintaining, repairing, and constructing buildings, facilities, roads, trails, pedestrian bridges, and signage that provide safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities to the public.
• Maintains equipment fleets in a proactive sustainable manner.
• Maintaining, cleaning, and restocking facilities & latrines.
• Mowing, weed whacking, grounds maintenance, operating small power tools and other hand tools.
• Assists in Regional weed control efforts as needed.
• Regional and site-specific tasks may exist, and other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication and computer skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of methods and practices of general maintenance and construction work as related to buildings, facilities, and grounds, use and care of tools, and operation of a variety of heavy and light construction equipment.
• Ability to safely follow all traffic and state laws and ability to tow a trailer with proper towing and safety protocols.
• Participates in and if qualified, provides training in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain Basic First Aid/CPR certification.
• Computer skills for data input on spreadsheets or other reporting programs with the ability to use tablets, computers, etc. for maintenance reporting purposes.

Education and Experience:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency and 1 year of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary:

$22.14 - $22.14 Hourly

Telework Eligibility:

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings:

1

Employee Status:

Seasonal

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

Day Job

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Primary Location:

Whitehall

Other Locations:

Three Forks

Agency:

Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Union:

000 - None

Posting Date:

Jan 29, 2025, 9:33:22 PM

Closing Date:

Ongoing

Required Application Materials: None

Contact Name: Mandi Edlin | Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2693

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.