Maintenance Worker 2 - (25142720)
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Announcement:
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on December 7, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).
A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Specific Job Information:
The Maintenance Worker 2 is part of the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division and a member of the regional maintenance team that includes the Regional Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team Supervisor, Maintenance Workers 1 & 2, and Groundskeepers. The ·position reports to the Maintenance Team Supervisor in an assigned geographic area and performs a wide variety of semi-skilled or manual work repairing, maintaining, and improving habitat areas and vegetation as well as grounds and facilities at state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and administrative facilities. In coordination with the Regional Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team Supervisor and regional staff, the position directly and through subordinates performs maintenance tasks, and assists in establishing workflows for regular or routine tasks. This position may be assigned to multiple geographic units or be called upon to assist with, collaborate on, or share maintenance functions of another geographic unit as circumstances require.
Employee may act as Maintenance Team Supervisor in that person's absence and regularly demonstrates independent decision-making and problem solving. The employee may also serve as a Lead Crew worker. Regional and site-specific variance may exist, and other duties may be assigned.
Job Duties:
Operates equipment such as mowers, powered weed trimmers, pick-ups, ATVs, chainsaws, power and hand tools. Performs landscaping activities that include mowing, tree pruning, hazardous tree/sagebrush removal, irrigation and general care and planting of lawns, shrubs and trees to provide the site with safe and appropriate vegetation to reduce weed problems. This work includes the use of chain saws, pruning saws, mowers, tractors, weed trimmers and backhoe. Perform weed control efforts including chemical, biological, and mechanical controls as a licensed applicator (or ability to obtain). Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor to track and report weed maintenance activities for the annual weed report. Comprehensive weed control efforts may include specialized training and work in chemical use, hydrogeology, and wetland management and permitting. Performs manual work to construct and/or repair property boundary fences, using permanent fences to minimize trespass by livestock. Performs manual work in maintaining roads, culverts, and bridges by using a variety of heavy and light equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, and hand tools. Performs habitat development and maintenance projects such as tree planting, grazing programs, mowing, farming, waterfowl nesting structures. Manages large scale irrigation systems. Monitors FWP sites and makes public contacts, documents incidents and events related to public safety, resource impacts.
The incumbent is responsible for carrying out various types of maintenance work. They should possess the following knowledge and skills:
Skills and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalency and three years of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Basic First Aid/CPR certification, and Government Pesticide Applicator’s license are required for this position. The incumbent must have to ability to acquire the proper license/certification and maintain through continuing education and re-certification testing.
This position may require a Montana Commercial Driver’s License Type 2 Class B and the ability to safely and effectively drive and operate combination vehicles over 26,000lbs G.V.W.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable
25.01 - 25.01 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
: Standard
: Day Job
: Yes, 20 % of the Time
: Whitehall
Agency: Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union: 000 - None
: Nov 18, 2025, 8:30:56 PM
: Dec 8, 2025, 6:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: Sherry Brown | Contact Email: fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-4657 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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