Maintenance Technician

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 Technician. 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…. “preserve, protect, 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
• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems
• 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 - state provided basic life insurance coverage and affordable supplemental plans
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges
• State and Department Wellness Programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• 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.
• Directing daily tasks for temporary employees including but not limited to 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.)

• Some knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or general building maintenance.
• Experience performing semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and/or building maintenance repair.
• Experience using, repairing, and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualification Specialty: (Required for the current opening)

• Experience with irrigation and landscaping
• Experience working as a team lead.
• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance projects.

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!