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Maintenance Craftsman, Senior

Posting Begin Date: 2026/01/02

Posting End Date: 2026/01/23

Category: Parks and Recreation

Sub Category: Construction Maintenance

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 17.93

Maximum Salary: 19.34

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

NOTE: All applicants must apply by 4:59 PM MST on the closing date.

Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working outdoors, preserving history, and making a real impact?

Heyburn State Park is hiring a Maintenance Craftsman Senior to help maintain and improve the facilities at one of Idaho’s largest and most historically significant parks.

Established in 1908, Heyburn is the oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest and a beloved destination for hikers, paddlers, equestrians, anglers, and families. The park’s towering Ponderosa pines give way to flower-filled meadows and placid waters. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful serenity of cottages, cabins and campsites and admire the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built many buildings within the park in the 1930s.

Comprised of about 5,744 acres of land and 2,332 acres of water, Heyburn State Park is a paddler and pedaler paradise. Miles of trails await you whether you are a hiker, cyclist or horse rider. Bring your own boat or rent a kayak, canoe, or standup paddleboard and enjoy three lakes — Chatcolet, Benewah and Hidden Lakes, or the shadowy St. Joe River, which meanders along the eastern boundary of the park. The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, one of the most popular biking trails in the western United States, runs directly through the park.

As a Maintenance Craftsman Senior, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Heyburn’s buildings, infrastructure, and park systems operational and visitor-ready. You’ll work hands-on across a variety of skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and water systems maintenance. In this role, you’ll also make a direct impact on the visitor experience and the preservation of a remarkable site.

This is an active, year-round position requiring broad technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and comfort working both indoors and outdoors in all weather.

Housing is available for this position.

This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team that protects Idaho’s outdoor heritage while welcoming thousands of visitors to one of the Northwest’s most historic landscapes.

Learn more about Heyburn State Park here: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/heyburn/

For questions about this position, please contact Park Manager Nathan Blackburn:

Phone: (208) 686-1308

Email: [email protected]

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Facility Maintenance

+ Electrical:Maintain and repair electrical panels, circuits, wiring, switches, receptacles, motors, lights, and heating systems; assist with new electrical installations and communications wiring under the direction of a licensed electrician.

+ Plumbing:Maintain and repair fixtures such as faucets, sinks, lavatories, water heaters, and drain lines; install and maintain domestic water, irrigation, and sprinkler systems; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and heating systems; assist with installation and remodeling of plumbing systems.

+ Carpentry:Construct, repair, and install structures including walls, partitions, roofs, decks, doors, windows, fences, and concrete forms; perform minor drywall, tile, flooring, and glazing repairs.

+ HVAC:Maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; inspect and repair coils, motors, belts, ductwork, controls, and related components; assist with fire alarm and pumping system repairs.

+ Water & Sewer:Act as the daily operator for the park municipal water and wastewater systems. Conduct all required testing, do daily checks, monitor all blowers, lift stations, transfer pumps, and irrigation pumps. Follow all rules and laws of Idaho and Federal government water and wastewater treatment systems.

Miscellaneous

+ Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of building systems and park equipment.

+ Operate and maintain equipment commonly used in facility maintenance, such as welders, compressors, and small machinery.

+ Fabricate specialized parts and fixtures as needed; perform welding, mechanical repairs, and appliance maintenance.

+ Lay brick, stone, and block for park structures and amenities.

+ Assist in responding to emergency maintenance needs and perform after-hours callbacks when required.

+ Function as a lead worker over maintenance staff and seasonal employees.

+ Coordinate and assist with projects across multiple trade areas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

+ Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

+ Duties involve working in confined spaces, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 90 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, shoveling, and handling potentially hazardous materials with appropriate safety precautions.

+ This is a maintenance-focused position essential to ensuring the operational readiness and safety of park facilities for visitors and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.Typically gained through completion of a formal apprenticeship, vocational training, OR 2 to 4 upper-division courses in these trades, OR through two to four years of hands-on, mid-level work experience performing building maintenance and repairs. A combination of these methods may also meet this qualification.

+ Some knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance and building codes.Typically gained through completion of a relevant course or employer-sponsored training (approximately 80 hours), OR through six months to two years of entry-level experience assisting with HVAC or mechanical systems under supervision. Familiarity with building codes may come from coursework, job shadowing, or related job experience. A combination of these methods may also meet this qualification.

+ Experience performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair.Typically gained through at least two years of full-time experience independently completing mid-level to advanced maintenance and repair work across multiple trades.

+ Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.Typically gained through one to two years of work experience involving regular use of trade-specific tools such as saws, drills, electrical testers, plumbing snakes, and other hand or power tools.

+ Experience reading blueprints and schematics.Typically gained through completion of relevant training OR at least one year of job experience interpreting construction plans, wiring diagrams, or mechanical schematics. A combination of both education and experience may also meet this qualification.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO

WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators. To learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation please visit : https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are ten paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

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