Maintenance Craftsman, Senior

State of Idaho; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading state park as a Maintenance Craftsman Senior, where you'll maintain and improve facilities while working across various trades. This role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical maintenance, ensuring visitor readiness at a historic site.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

State Retirement System

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in building maintenance.
• Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical maintenance.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance staff and projects.
• Perform preventive maintenance on park facilities.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Mechanical Systems

Education

Formal Apprenticeship

Vocational Training

Tools

Trade-specific tools

Job description

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Description

NOTE: All applicants must apply by 4:59 PM MST on the closing date.

Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working outdoors, preserving history, and making a real impact?

Farragut State Park is hiring a Maintenance Craftsman Senior to help maintain and improve the facilities at one of Idaho’s largest and most historically significant parks.

Located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille, just 20 miles north of Coeur d’Alene, Farragut State Park covers 4,000 acres of scenic beauty and World War II history. Once a bustling naval training station, the park now offers 223 campsites, 10 cabins, 7 group camps, extensive trails, boating access, equestrian facilities, and attractions like the Museum at the Brig.

As a Maintenance Craftsman Senior, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Farragut’s buildings, infrastructure, and park systems operational and visitor-ready. You’ll work hands-on across a variety of skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and water systems maintenance. You’ll also lead and coordinate maintenance staff and projects, making a direct impact on the visitor experience and the preservation of this remarkable site.

This is an active, year-round position requiring broad technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and comfort working both indoors and outdoors in all weather.

If you’re ready to put your talents to work supporting public recreation, historic preservation, and the daily operations of one of Idaho’s flagship parks, we encourage you to apply today.

Learn more about Farragut State Park here: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/farragut/

For questions about this position please contact Assistant Park Manager, Erin McKindree:

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Example of Duties

Facility Maintenance

• Electrical: Maintain and repair electrical panels, circuits, wiring, switches, receptacles, motors, lights, and heating systems; assist with new electrical installations and communications wiring under the direction of a licensed electrician.
• Plumbing: Maintain and repair fixtures such as faucets, sinks, lavatories, water heaters, and drain lines; install and maintain domestic water, irrigation, and sprinkler systems; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and heating systems; assist with installation and remodeling of plumbing systems.
• Carpentry: Construct, repair, and install structures including walls, partitions, roofs, decks, doors, windows, fences, and concrete forms; perform minor drywall, tile, flooring, and glazing repairs.
• HVAC: Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; inspect and repair coils, motors, belts, ductwork, controls, and related components; assist with fire alarm and pumping system repairs.
• Water & Sewer: Maintain and troubleshoot the freshwater system as well as the sewer and septic systems throughout the park.

Miscellaneous

• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems and park equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment commonly used in facility maintenance, such as welders, compressors, and small machinery.
• Fabricate specialized parts and fixtures as needed; perform welding, mechanical repairs, and appliance maintenance.
• Lay brick, stone, and block for park structures and amenities.
• Assist in responding to emergency maintenance needs and perform after-hours callbacks when required.
• Function as a lead worker over maintenance staff and seasonal employees.
• Coordinate and assist with projects across multiple trade areas.

Additional Information

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Duties involve working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 90 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, shoveling, and handling potentially hazardous materials with appropriate safety precautions.
• This position is essential to ensuring the operational readiness and safety of park facilities for visitors and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance, typically gained through completion of a formal apprenticeship, vocational training, OR 2 to 4 upper-division courses in these trades, OR through two to four years of hands-on, mid-level work experience performing building maintenance and repairs.
• Some knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance and building codes, typically gained through relevant coursework or employer-sponsored training (approximately 80 hours), OR six months to two years of entry-level experience assisting with HVAC or mechanical systems.
• Experience performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair, typically through at least two years of full-time experience.
• Experience using and maintaining trade-specific tools, usually gained through 1-2 years of work involving such tools.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics, gained through relevant training or at least one year of interpreting construction or mechanical plans.

Why IDPR?

We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails, and attractions throughout Idaho.

Benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, ten paid holidays, participation in a state retirement system, multiple savings plans, life insurance, wellness programs, ongoing training, and more.

For more information, visit: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

The State of Idaho is committed to equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [phone] or [e-mail].

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