Maintenance Worker

State of Montana • Helena, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Montana Department of Justice Law Enforcement Academy is to provide statutorily required basic training programs and ongoing educational opportunities across all public safety disciplines. Academy staff are ultimately responsible for serving law enforcement agencies and the communities they represent by providing a positive atmosphere where relevant and realistic training for new and veteran public safety professionals can occur.

The Maintenance Worker position is responsible for performing skilled work in maintenance or craft occupations. This position is located at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Ability to attend Boiler Operator training within 12 months of employment
• Pass the Boiler Operating Engineer certification test within 14 months of employment
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, using proper body mechanics and approved tools or devices.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of maintenance work experience

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment such as replacing belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and changing tires and breaks
• Paint or repair broken windows, doors, floors, 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
• Snow removal
• Basic cleaning of campus facilities
• Other general maintenance

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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED