Seasonal Dam Maintenance Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Boise, Idaho seeks a Maintenance Worker Helper for seasonal work March through October. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing various trades, landscaping, and boat operations to access remote sites.

The role requires heavy physical effort, outdoor work in all weather, and adherence to safety and background checks in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete) and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to operate trucks and small heavy equipment like backhoes and lawn mowers.
• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and site beautification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dam structures and appurtenant equipment, buildings, recreation sites, and parks.
• Perform sub journeyman trades tasks in carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete work, and mechanical maintenance.
• Conduct landscaping and grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, planting, and trail work.
• Operate boats up to 26 feet to access areas as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Metal work

Concrete work

Mechanical maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Tools

Truck operation

Backhoe

Lawn equipment

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Boise, Idaho seeks a Maintenance Worker Helper for seasonal work March through October. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing various trades, landscaping, and boat operations to access remote sites.

The role requires heavy physical effort, outdoor work in all weather, and adherence to safety and background checks in a federal environment.