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State of Montana Maintenance Worker 1 in Dillon, Montana
/THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL/ A State Application and a Cover Letter are required. 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. 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 and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary EmployeeBeneficiaryAssociation). 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. Majority ofthework isinthefield sometimes ininclement weather. Muchoftheworkisphysical andrequiresapplicant tobeontheirfeetformuchoftheday. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Typically working40hourweeks.Tocompensate fordrivetimes to andfrom distant sitesthese 40 hours are usually worked infour, ten-hour days. Bozeman isanoutdoor lovers paradise offering quick mountainaccessinanydirectionandwithopportunities foranyoutdoorpursuitthatonemightdesire.Intown opportunities includemanyamenitiesfoundinlargerMontanatownssuchasawidevarietyofrestaurantsand live music. Job Duties: TheMaintenance Worker 1 position is part of the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division anda member of the regional maintenance team that includes the Regional Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team Supervisor, Maintenance Workers 1 & 2, and Groundskeepers. The position reports to the Maintenance Team Supervisorinan assigned geographic area and performs a wide variety of semi-skilled or manual work. This may include repairing, maintaining, and improving existing habitat areas and vegetation as well as grounds and facilities at state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and administrative facilities. This position may be assigned to multiple geographic units or be called upon to assist with, collaborate on, or share maintenance functions of another geographic unit as circumstances require. *Work isdiverse, and tasksaretypically different fromday today. Applicantscanexpecttodoanythingfrompostingsignage,cleaninglatrines,fixingfence,mowinggrass, cutting down hazard trees or conducting road maintenance and more. *_Physical and Environmental Demands:_ This position occasionally uses computer and office space but frequently requires field work under adverse weather and environmental conditions that may include: · Temperature extremes, snow and rain, dust and mosquito infested areas. * Confined areas, sometimes for extended periods, including attics, cellars and excavated areas. * Waste water and sewage disposal systems with potential for contact with disease, virus and bacteria. * Areas frequented by rodents with the potential for contact with disease such as Hantavirus. * Hazardous chemicals, including various pesticides, solvents, paints and fuels. Exposed to welding fumes. * 110 and 220-volt electrical systems and in close proximity to buried and overhead power lines. * Heights, including roofs and scaffolding. * Weekend, evening, and holiday hours including occasional overtime. * Occasional time away from home or permanent workstation. * Frequent exertion, often for extended periods, including lifting, carrying, digging and pounding. 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 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. _Minimum Qualifications (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. Title: Maintenance Worker 1 Location: Dillon Requisition ID: 24141267