Maintenance Craftsman

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."

The Idaho Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Craftsman located in the Boise office.

General Information:

Incumbent will supervise and work with custodial staff and support the Building Facilities Foreman. Ideal candidates will have mechanical, general electrical, plumbing, and painting skills.

Example of Duties

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and repairs panels, circuits, wiring, receptacles, and switches.
• Replaces motors, fans, lights, starters, ballasts, and auxiliary heat systems.
• Assists journeyman electricians in new installations.
• Maintains and repairs faucets, sinks, drains, toilets, tubs, water heaters and water service and drain lines; unplugs drain systems, repairs leaks, and installs washers.
• Assists journeyman plumbers in the installation and remodeling of plumbing systems.
• Builds partitions and walls, installs windows, doorframes, stairways and railings.
• Builds and sets forms and pours and finishes concrete.
• Maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• Monitors boiler room by reading gauges for pressure and records in logbook.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on building devices and systems.
• Maintains sprinkler systems, mows lawns, removes snow
• Operates equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, snowplows, saws, jointers, sweepers, and presses.
• Maintains hand and power tools associated with mechanics, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Manage Janitorial staff; provide safety training, instruction and leadership.
• A cell phone with an Idaho area code, furnished by the employee, is required for this position and is eligible for reimbursement under the Cell Phone Reimbursement policy.

Minimum Qualifications

These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

• Some knowledge of heating and cooling system maintenance and repair.

Typically gained by at least six months experience performing general duties in this area OR completion of a vocational-technology course(s) in this area.

Experience:

• Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance trades work;

Typically gained by at least six months of experience performing general duties in this area OR completion of a vocational-technology course(s) in this area.

• Using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.

Typically gained by at least six months experience performing general duties in this area OR completion of a vocational-technology course(s) covering the above areas.

Supplemental Information

Specialty Area: This qualification is a mandatory requirement for this position.

• Valid driver's license.

Temporary appointments from this announcement, serving at least one thousand forty (1,040) hours of continuous service, may be hired as an entrance probationary employee without further examination for the same classification and location as announced.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

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Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA's HR Department at ... or at ....

Benefits

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

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 ... (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ....

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Agency

State of Idaho

Address

2270 E. Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, Idaho, 83707

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