Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources Maintenance Craftsman Senior in Boise, Idaho
Maintenance Craftsman Senior
Posting Begin Date: 2025/03/05
Posting End Date: 2025/05/01
Category: Maintenance
Sub Category: Construction Trades
Work Type: Part Time Insurance and Retirement Eligible
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 17.32
Maximum Salary: 20.87
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
Idaho Department of Fish and Game Opportunity
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This job announcement will now remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be periodically reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Maintenance Craftsman Senior. This position will be located at our Morrison Knudsen Nature Center located in Boise, Idaho. This position is a year-round benefited temporary position and will work up to 30 hours a week. Work schedules may include weekends and holidays. The MK Nature Center is a 4.9-acre wildlife habitat with a visitor center, underwater viewing windows, paths, bridges, gardens and ponds. Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to…. “protect, preserve, perpetuate and manage wildlife for future generations…” To that end, the MK Nature Center provides demonstration habitat, events, classes, and displays to teach visitors about wildlife in Idaho.
Why IDFG? We are a premier natural resource agency dedicated to preserving, protecting, perpetuating, and managing Idaho's fish and wildlife for this great state. We are committed to creativity, innovation, and excellence as we cultivate opportunities for our customers to engage with our natural resources and become resource stewards for future generations. We are highly dedicated to our mission, committed to our team, and we know how to balance work/life commitments while loving the work we do.
What We Offer:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/)
Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1)
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start
Eleven paid holidays in a year
Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/life-disability/) - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) (eligibility requirements may apply)
Employee Assistance Program (https://ogi.idaho.gov/counseling/) - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
State (https://healthmatters.idaho.gov/) and Department Wellness Programs
Ongoing training opportunities (https://dhr.idaho.gov/trainings/)
Potential flexible work schedule
General Information:
Incumbents may work in all weather conditions. This position also involves, with or without reasonable accommodations, physical activities associated with construction work such as lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 100 pounds, bending, stooping, and working at heights. Work may be required in remote and rugged terrain.
Responsibilities:
Manage water flow through streams and ponds by overseeing wells, pumps, valves, and weirs.
Maintain outdoor features such as bridges, benches, signs, pavers, and pathways.
Repair and construct wooden structures, fences, and outbuildings.
Repair and maintain interior infrastructure including but not limited to carpets, tiles, paint, drywall, trim, lighting, plumbing, and hardware.
Oversee seasonal irrigation for 5 acres.
Train team members and actively participate in snow and leaf removal.
Oversee temporary staff, directing daily tasks like window washing, sweeping, raking, trash removal, and pruning.
Procure, maintain, and safely store both hand and power tools.
Document and track maintenance activities, maintaining accurate records for reference and future planning.
Assess and prioritize maintenance needs.
Engage and coordinate volunteers in maintenance projects.
Provide customer service to visitors by offering directions, explaining educational features, and providing information about the wildlife habitat.
Responsible for monitoring and building wildlife habitat (plantings for wildlife, wildlife shelters, water sources, over and understory vegetation enhancement and management.
Attend required meetings.
Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)
Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance. (Typically gained by completion of formal training (such as in a vocational-technical school) covering all the following skills; OR at least two years of professional work experience performing all the following: skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair; using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.)
Some knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance. (Typically gained by formal training/education specific to HVAC systems; OR approximately six months of (supervised) professional work experience performing routine HVAC maintenance. Performing limited HVAC maintenance on an occasional basis or home maintenance is not qualifying.) Your experience must have been gained in a professional work capacity and must have been a primary responsibility of your job.)
Some knowledge of building codes. (Typically gained by completion of formal training, such as in a vocational technical school; OR two years of experience. Include in your response your experience/training, the type of building codes and how used.)
Experience reading blueprints and schematics. (Typically gained by completion of formal training, such as in a vocational-technical school; OR at least two years of experience.)
This position requires the following:
Experience performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and building maintenance repair.
Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.
Minimum Qualification Specialty: (Required for the current opening)
- Valid driver’s license.
To learn more about the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, please see the following:
(Video) Idaho Fish and Game - We Make It Happen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBz2949oxQ)
Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
600 S. Walnut St.
Boise, ID 83707
WEBSITE:
https://idfg.idaho.gov/
EMAIL:
[email protected]
PHONE:
(208) 287-2906
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.