Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Maintenance Worker

Description

Division Overview:

The mission of the Montana Department of Justice Law Enforcement Academy is to provide statutorily required basic training programs and ongoing educational opportunities across all public safety disciplines. Academy staff are ultimately responsible for serving law enforcement agencies and the communities they represent by providing a positive atmosphere where relevant and realistic training for new and veteran public safety professionals can occur.

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Worker position is responsible for performing skilled work in maintenance or craft occupations. This position is located at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena.

Duties may include:

• Performing preventative maintenance and equipment such as replacing belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and changing tires and breaks
• Paint or repair broken windows, doors, floors, or damaged items
• Inspect, test and adjust systems such as pumps, alarms, gauges, heating and cooling and electrical components
• Fabricate or machine parts, tools and other equipment
• Maintain alter, and repair wooden objects, fixtures and structures
• Perform carpentry repairs and replacements on defective, broken or worn-out sections
• Light engine repair and welding
• Snow removal
• Basic cleaning of campus facilities
• Other general maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Ability to attend Boiler Operator training within 12 months of employment
• Pass the Boiler Operating Engineer certification test within 14 months of employment
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, using proper body mechanics and approved tools or devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of maintenance work experience

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Intensive Background Check
• Driving History

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at [email protected] via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply

Closing Date/Time: Apr 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary:

23.50 - 27.85 Hourly