Maintenance Craftsman Senior - Veterans Services

IdahoPTV; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI Retirement

Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

11 Holidays a year

401k & Deferred Comp

Job summary

Idaho Division of Veterans Services in Post Falls, ID seeks a Maintenance Craftsman Senior to join the team at the Post Falls Veterans Home. The role focuses on building maintenance across electrical, plumbing and related systems, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional on-call duties.

Ideal candidates have experience in skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and reading blueprints; strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform physical tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Facility maintenance tasks across electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Assist journeyman electricians with new installations and panel repairs.
• Assist journeyman plumbers with installations and remodeling of plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in safety inspections.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

General building maintenance

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Snow removal equipment

Job description

USA:ID:Post Falls | Building Maintenance | Full Time

22.00 - 23.00 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

This position will remain open until filled;the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected

Competitive wages $22.00-$23.00 per hour, low-cost benefit plans, and participationin a top-rated retirement!

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruitingfor a full-timeMaintenance Craftsman Seniorto join the team at the Post Falls Veterans Home.

We are seeking a candidate who has a positive attitude, and excellent teamwork skills. If you have experience performing skilled trade duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and related facilities and systems, come join our team!

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday and employees in the maintenance department rotate availability for after hour or weekend on call duties.

May work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. This position is building maintenance oriented, not construction, and involves frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds, involves occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, and involves infrequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds.

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement .
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.

Responsibilities:
1. Facility Maintenance:

Electrical:

• Assists journeyman electricians in new installations.
• Maintains and repairs panels, circuits, wiring, and related systems and replaces switches, receptacles, ballasts, fuse boxes, heat systems, motors, fans and lights.

Plumbing:

• Assists journeyman plumbers in the installation and remodeling of plumbing systems.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, lavatories, faucets, sinks, tubs, water heaters and water service and drain lines installs domestic, irrigation, and sprinkler systems.
• Installs ceramic floor and wall tile, linoleum, plastic laminate and similar products.
• Repairs built-up, shake, shingle, and other roofs.
• Patches holes in walls using sheetrock, plywood, tile, and plaster and re-glazes windows.
• Builds walls, partitions, benches, decks, and tables; sketches from oral instructions and works from drawings to design and build specialty items.
• Maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment such as air compressors, dryers, strainers, pneumatic and electronic controls and piping systems.
• Ensures water and steam coils, motors, belts, pulleys, condenser pans, duct work, dampers, and related systems are working properly.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on building devices and systems; operates equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Assists in the maintenance of extensive grounds, including snow removal.
• Conducts safety inspections on Life Safety audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of:

• Carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance.

Some knowledge of:

• HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance
• Building codes

Experience:

• Performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair
• Using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work
• Reading blueprints and schematics
• Utilizing snow removal equipment such as snowplows, sanders, tractor trailers, and similar items
• Valid driver's license

Clearance: The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

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 [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

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

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