Maintenance Worker 2
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LocationMissoula, Montana, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentParks and Outdoor Recreation Division
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 22h ago
Verified live22h ago
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Extensive knowledge in building and maintaining fences in mountainous type terrain on Wildlife Management areas
Experience/knowledge of weed spraying in very difficult to access terrain (Backpack, UTV boom and spot spraying, ATV spraying)
Understands principles of Bio control
Experience with mapping weed infestations, knows how to use GPS to record spray tracts, waypoints, and weed infestations
Knowledge of Montana's Noxious weeds and knows what Herbicides should be used to treat them
Understands what is needed to take care of Wildlife Habitat
Comfortable working in remote areas where you may encounter Grizzly Bears
Working knowledge of methods and practices of general maintenance and construction work as related to buildings, facilities and grounds
Working knowledge of use and care of tools
Operation of a variety of heavy and light construction and farm equipment
Knowledge of carpentry, woodworking, plumbing, welding, electrical and masonry work
Knowledge of engine repair and maintenance
Knowledge of acknowledged industry standards
Works independently without a direct supervisor being present
Able to take initiative
Must behave ethically and appropriately when serving visitors
Communicate effectively with the public
Effective communication and computer skills, both verbal and written
Commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain
Ability to safely follow all traffic and state laws and ability to tow trailer with proper towing and safety protocols
Ability to obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license to perform weed management
Must possess or can obtain Basic First Aid/CPR certification
Must possess ability to use spreadsheets and other programs necessary to complete maintenance logs and personnel reports
High school diploma or equivalency
Three years of job-related experience
Ability to perform combination of carpentry, woodworking, plumbing, welding, electrical and masonry work
Knowledge of operations and maintenance of water, septic and boiler systems
Must be subject to a background investigation
E-Verify participation and Form I-9 verification
Skills
GPS
spreadsheets
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Veba
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Announcement:
Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.
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Resume
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References
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 November 29, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released 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.
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Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/
Specific Job Information:
This position will be working out of the Missoula Regional Headquarters based in the city of Missoula, Montana, which has many outdoor recreational opportunities. This position will assist in the maintenance of all State Parks, Fishing Access and WMA sites in the Blackfoot drainage.
Requirements
This position requires a person who has extensive knowledge in building and maintaining fences in mountainous type terrain on Wildlife Management areas. Has experience/knowledge of weed spraying in very difficult to access terrain, (Types of weed spraying, Backpack, UTV boom and spot spraying, ATV spraying). Understands the principles of Bio control, has experience with mapping weed infestations, knows how to use GPS to record spray tracts, waypoints, and of weed infestations, has knowledge of Montana’s Noxious weeds and knows what Herbicides should be used to treat them in a wide variety of terrain. Understands what is needed to take care of Wildlife Habitat and is comfortable working in remote areas where you may come in contact with Grizzly Bears.
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.
Responsibilities
Employee may act as Maintenance Team Supervisor in that person’s absence and regularly demonstrate 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Working knowledge of methods and practices of general maintenance and construction work as related to buildings, facilities and grounds, use and care of tools, and operation of a variety of heavy and light construction and farm equipment.
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This position requires a person who has extensive knowledge in building and maintaining fences in mountainous type terrain on Wildlife Management areas.
•
Has experience/knowledge of weed spraying in very difficult to access terrain, (Types of weed spraying, Backpack, UTV boom and spot spraying, ATV spraying). Understands the principles of Bio control, has experience with mapping weed infestations, knows how to use GPS to record spray tracts, waypoints, and weed infestations,
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Has knowledge of Montana’s Noxious weeds and knows what Herbicides should be used to treat them in a wide variety of terrain.
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Understands what is needed to take care of Wildlife Habitat and is comfortable working in remote areas where you may encounter Grizzly Bears.
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Knowledge of carpentry, woodworking, plumbing, welding, electrical and masonry work, engine repair and maintenance, and acknowledged industry standards required. Ability to perform combination thereof preferred.
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Knowledge of operations and maintenance of water, septic and boiler systems preferred.
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Frequently works independently without a direct supervisor being present; able to take initiative; ability to achieve and maintain a high level of quality work performance as interpreted by the supervisor; recognize and accept authority.
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In certain situations, awareness skills must be applied to situations where other factors may require a degree of sensitivity and restraint such as in wildlife management areas, riparian areas or historic and cultural sites.
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Must behave ethically and appropriately when serving visitors and where applicable, communicate effectively with the public, provide accurate information about site facilities, regulations, fees, and recreational opportunities.
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Effective communication and computer skills, both verbal and written.
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Commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain. Ability to safely follow all traffic and state laws and ability to tow trailer with proper towing and safety protocols.
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Participation in and if qualified, provides training in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Ability to obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license to perform weed management and continue necessary pesticide operator trainings at an appropriate level in coordination with the Maintenance Team Supervisor.
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Water and boiler systems skills preferred; operator certifications or ability to obtain preferred.
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Must possess or can obtain Basic First Aid/CPR certification.
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Must possess ability to use spreadsheets and other programs necessary to complete maintenance logs and personnel reports.
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.
Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the 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.