Maintenance Craftsman, Senior

Description

NOTE: All applicants must apply by 4:59 PM MST on the closing date.

Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working outdoors, preserving history, and making a real impact?
Farragut State Park is hiring a Maintenance Craftsman Senior to help maintain and improve the facilities at one of Idaho’s largest and most historically significant parks.

Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, just 20 miles north of Coeur d’Alene, Farragut State Park covers 4,000 acres of scenic beauty and World War II history. Once a bustling naval training station, the park now offers 223 campsites, 10 cabins, 7 group camps, extensive trails, boating access, equestrian facilities, and one-of-a-kind attractions like the Museum at the Brig.

As a Maintenance Craftsman Senior, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Farragut’s buildings, infrastructure, and park systems operational and visitor-ready. You’ll work hands-on across a variety of skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and water systems maintenance. In this role, you’ll also lead and coordinate maintenance staff and projects, making a direct impact on the visitor experience and the preservation of a remarkable site.

This is an active, year-round position requiring broad technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and comfort working both indoors and outdoors in all weather.

If you’re ready to put your talents to work supporting public recreation, historic preservation, and the daily operations of one of Idaho’s flagship parks, we encourage you to apply today.
Learn more about Farragut State Park here: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/farragut/

 For questions about this position please contact Assistant Park Manager, Erin McKindree:

• Phone: 208-683-2425
• Email: [email protected]

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Facility Maintenance

• Electrical: Maintain and repair electrical panels, circuits, wiring, switches, receptacles, motors, lights, and heating systems; assist with new electrical installations and communications wiring under the direction of a licensed electrician.
• Plumbing: Maintain and repair fixtures such as faucets, sinks, lavatories, water heaters, and drain lines; install and maintain domestic water, irrigation, and sprinkler systems; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and heating systems; assist with installation and remodeling of plumbing systems.
• Carpentry: Construct, repair, and install structures including walls, partitions, roofs, decks, doors, windows, fences, and concrete forms; perform minor drywall, tile, flooring, and glazing repairs.
• HVAC: Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; inspect and repair coils, motors, belts, ductwork, controls, and related components; assist with fire alarm and pumping system repairs.
• Water & Sewer: Maintain and troubleshoot the freshwater system as well as the sewer and septic systems throughout the park.

Miscellaneous

• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems and park equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment commonly used in facility maintenance, such as welders, compressors, and small machinery.
• Fabricate specialized parts and fixtures as needed; perform welding, mechanical repairs, and appliance maintenance.
• Lay brick, stone, and block for park structures and amenities.
• Assist in responding to emergency maintenance needs and perform after-hours callbacks when required.
• Function as a lead worker over maintenance staff and seasonal employees.
• Coordinate and assist with projects across multiple trade areas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Duties involve working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 90 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, shoveling, and handling potentially hazardous materials with appropriate safety precautions.
• This is a maintenance-focused position essential to ensuring the operational readiness and safety of park facilities for visitors and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance. Typically gained through completion of a formal apprenticeship, vocational training, OR 2 to 4 upper-division courses in these trades, OR through two to four years of hands-on, mid-level work experience performing building maintenance and repairs. A combination of these methods may also meet this qualification.
• Some knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance and building codes. Typically gained through completion of a relevant course or employer-sponsored training (approximately 80 hours), OR through six months to two years of entry-level experience assisting with HVAC or mechanical systems under supervision. Familiarity with building codes may come from coursework, job shadowing, or related job experience. A combination of these methods may also meet this qualification.
• Experience performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair. Typically gained through at least two years of full-time experience independently completing mid-level to advanced maintenance and repair work across multiple trades.
• Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work. Typically gained through one to two years of work experience involving regular use of trade-specific tools such as saws, drills, electrical testers, plumbing snakes, and other hand or power tools.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics. Typically gained through completion of relevant training OR at least one year of job experience interpreting construction plans, wiring diagrams, or mechanical schematics. A combination of both education and experience may also meet this qualification.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO

WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators. To learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation please visit:https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are ten paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/. 

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.