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*MAINTENANCE WORKER* *KALISPELL RE-ENTRY CENTER* *KALISPELL, MT.* *MISSION - *Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! *JOB OVERVIEW - *This position provides overall maintenance for the Kalispell Re-entry Center : * Performs preventative maintenance for machines and equipment such as replacing belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and cleaning gears. * Inspect, test, and adjust systems such as pumps, alarms, gauges, heating and cooling, and electrical components; notifying others when issues require licensed trades or craftsman. * Record and file paperwork associated with maintenance activities, such as requesting supplies and materials, filing vehicle reports, logging duties, and checking out equipment. * May perform general upkeep of buildings and properties. * This position will spend a large amount of the work time interacting, training and supervising inmate workers in the maintenance department. * Other duties as assigned. *The hourly rate of this position will increase by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, in accordance with HB13. Pay increases for union positions are contingent upon a ratified collective bargaining agreement.* *REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS* /Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered./ * State of Montana Application Materials submitted but not requested may not be considered in the selection process. If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. *BENEFITS * * Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! *NOTICES * *Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - * Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position. *Tobacco Free - *Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited. *The Montana Department of Corrections is an* *EOE*/*M*/*F*/*D*/*V*/*SO* (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sex *QUALIFICATIONS * * High school graduation or equivalent plus a minimum two years of experience in light duty construction or maintenance to include preventative maintenance. * Two years of basic blueprint drawing or reading is preferred. All alternative experience to be reviewed case by case basis. * Ability to obtain a low-pressure boiler license within one year of employment. * CDL license is preferred. * Must have and maintain a Montana driver’s license in good standing. **Title:** *Maintenance Worker * **Location:** *Kalispell* **Requisition ID:** *25141255*