Maintenance Craftsman

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. This position will be located at our Clearwater Regional Office located in Lewiston, Idaho. This position is a 5-month non-benefited temporary position and will work 40 hours a week, Monday through Thursday.  Work schedules may include weekends and holidays. This position will be responsible for conducting minor maintenance on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game operated fishing and boating access sites on the Clearwater and Salmon Rivers.

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. 

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:

• This position works as part of a several-person team to perform operations and maintenance of Department lands and facilities, primarily fishing and boating access sites. 
• Operate tools and equipment such as pressure washers, lawnmowers, and weed eaters.
• Perform light maintenance (painting, dock repair, small engines). 
• Cleaning/restocking restrooms and removing trash.
• Document site use, needed repairs, replacing, and installing signage. 
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, welding and fabrication, woodworking, structural projects, irrigation systems, pump stations, pipes, sinks, lavatories, septic tanks, electrical wiring, lights, ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (These qualifications are required.)

• Some knowledge of heating and cooling system maintenance and repair. (Typically gained by at least six months of experience performing general duties in this area or completion of a vocational-technology course(s) in this area)
• Experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance trades work. (Typically gained by at least six months of experience performing general duties in this area or completion of a vocational-technology course(s) in this area)
• Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work. (Typically gained by at least six months of experience performing general duties in this area or completion of a vocational-technology course(s) in this area)

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

Thank you for applying with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game!