Maintenance Worker

Division Overview: The mission of the Montana Highway Patrol is to focus on safeguarding the lives, property, and constitutional rights of people traveling the ways of our State. We support the mission of the Montana Department of Justice by providing courteous, professional, compassionate, and responsive services in the areas of community education, enforcement, investigations, support services, interagency collaboration, and community involvement. We are committed to maintaining the public’s trust, being technologically advanced and efficiently using the resources entrusted to us. Job Overview: The Maintenance Worker position is responsible for performing skilled work in maintenance or craft occupations. This position is located at the Montana Highway Patrol headquarters in Boulder. Duties may include: * Performing preventative maintenance and equipment such as replacing belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and cleaning gears. * Paint or repair broken windows, doors, floors, replace broken windows or damaged items * Inspect, test and adjust systems such as pumps, alarms, gauges, heating and cooling and electrical components * Fabricate or machine parts, tools and other equipment * Maintain alter, and repair wooden objects, fixtures and structures * Perform carpentry repairs and replacements on defective, broken or worn-out sections * Light engine repair and welding Minimum Qualifications: * High school diploma * Ability to attend Boiler Operator training within six months of employment * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. ** Preferred Qualifications:** * 1-2 years of Maintenance work experience ** Special Instructions:** The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the resume, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks. Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: * Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check * Intensive Background Check * Driving History HOW TO APPLY: /To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application/. Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”. Your Resume : Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job. A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to beconsidered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further. Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson View email address on click.appcast.io Transfer Service. To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous**State of Montana Benefits. * Medical, dental and vision coverage * Retirement plans * Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays * Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance Program State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This Organization Participates inE-Verify. [E-Verify® Logo] Women and minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply. Title: *Maintenance Worker * Location: Boulder Requisition ID: 26141702