General Trades Maintenance Worker

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 518,000 - 562,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid family health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time-off

Flexible work schedules

Infant-friendly policies

Job summary

The North Dakota National Guard, Office of the Adjutant General - Camp Grafton Heating Plant, in Devils Lake, ND, is seeking a General Trades Maintenance Worker. You will operate the heating plant boiler on rotating shifts, perform grounds and building maintenance, and carry out minor repairs and custodial duties as required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, two years of related trade experience, and the ability to obtain a Minnesota Boiler License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade experience preferred.
• Two years of related work experience in trade areas.
• Must obtain Minnesota Boiler License (2nd Class Grade B).

Responsibilities

• Operate heating plant boiler on rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as mowing and snow removal; assist with landscape care.
• Carry out building maintenance (masonry, plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical repairs) and custodial duties.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine inspections.

Skills

Boiler operation

Grounds maintenance

General building maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minnesota Boiler License (2nd Class Grade B)

Job description

Position: General Trades Maintenance Worker

Position #: 540-6146

Job ID #: 3033734

Division: Office of the Adjutant General - Camp Grafton - Heating Plant

Location: Devils Lake, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $3,871 - $4,200 / month (DOE)

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on September 28, 2026

At the North Dakota National Guard, we stand by our mission to provide ready units, individuals and equipment to support our communities, state, and nation. We are looking for a candidate who identifies with this mission and has a passion for serving the citizens in our great state as a General Trades Maintenance Worker.

As a North Dakota State Agency, the Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG) is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive total rewards package to support you, your health and your family. OTAG offers rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a fully paid family health insurance plan, generous retirement plan, paid time-off, career growth, flexible work schedules, infant-friendly policies, and much more!

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Summary Of Work

As the General Trades Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for providing a wide variety of manual labor and semiskilled work associated with the Heating Plant Department and other areas at the Camp Grafton Training Center. This is a summary of the job responsibilities; this is not an all-inclusive list.

The General Trades Maintenance Worker will perform heating plant boiler operation working rotating shifts including holidays and weekends. Assist with boiler start-ups and shutdowns, observe boiler controls and make minor adjustments for proper steam pressure.

As a General Trades Maintenance Worker, you will perform grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming hedges, bushes and trees and assist with snow removal. Ability to perform building maintenance such as rough masonry, plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical repairs, etc.; perform custodial duties as needed and the ability to perform maintenance on various equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsorship.

To be considered, this position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of work experience in one or more of the trade areas in which duties will be performed or related work experience that clearly shows a general knowledge of the tasks and skills needed to perform the duties. Vocational or technical education in a field comparable to the duties to be performed may substitute for up to one year of the work experience requirement. Required to obtain a 2nd Class Grade B Minnesota Boiler License. Successful completion of the interview process, reference checks and background investigation are required.

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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