/THE*OUTSIDE*IS IN US ALL./// *Announcement:* Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. Resume Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on February 28th, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. *Special Information:* Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association). A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply. *Specific Job Information:* Position requires good health and physical condition. Working conditions involve outdoor work, often in inclement weather. Daily travel is often required under poor rood conditions or on back roads. Work schedule is variable may involve overnight stays in remote field locations on rare occasion. The knowledge, skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through experience in the construction trades with an emphasis on natural and recreational resources. Maintaining, repairing and constructing buildings, fences, facilities, roads trails, pedestrian bridges, signage that provide safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities to the public. Maintains equipment fleets in a proactive sustainable manner. Assists in Regional weed control efforts as needed, including habitat improvement work on Wildlife Management Areas, general maintenance of Fishing Access Sites, and consistent general maintenance at regional State Parks. Regional and site-specific tasks may exist, and other duties may be assigned. This job will include the need of basic computer skills, such as the ability to work with Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel. Southwest Montana is a fast-growing part of the state. Many opportunities for outdoor activities occur in the surrounding countryside including great trail systems, national forest, wilderness areas, fishing, and hunting. *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* In this role, you will mainly work independently, without direct supervision, and will be expected to take initiative in completing tasks. You should be able to consistently maintain high standards of work, demonstrate ethical behavior when interacting with visitors, and respect authority. Effective communication is essential, and you must be able to relay accurate information about site facilities, regulations, and recreational opportunities to both the public and your team. Additionally, you will collaborate with other team members, sharing the workload and going the extra mile to ensure the successful achievement of the unit's goals. The work is outdoors, and you will be exposed to all weather conditions throughout the year. As such, it is important that you are in good physical condition and capable of handling the physical demands of outdoor work, which may include lifting 30-50 pounds regularly. Strong outdoor skills are necessary to perform duties effectively and safely. You should possess the following knowledge and skills: * Ability to use spreadsheets and other programs necessary to complete maintenance Jogs and personnel reports. * Working knowledge of methods and practices of general maintenance and construction work including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, small equipment repair, and electrical work, and basic knowledge of noxious weeds. * Working knowledge of the care and use of tools and operation of a variety of equipment including but not limited to, chainsaws, commercial mowers, skids teer loader, tractors, A TV /UTV s, and weed spraying equipment. This includes. *Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):* The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency and one year of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Basic First Aid/CPR certification is required for this position. The incumbent must have the ability to acquire the proper license/certification and maintain through continuing education and recertification testing **Title:** *Maintenance Worker 1* **Location:** *Bozeman* **Requisition ID:** *25140409* **Other Locations:** *Three Forks*