PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST - Walker River State Recreation Area

Announcement Number: 47807 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/17/2024 Close Date: 07/01/2024 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 18 Hrs 46 Mins
The Position

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Nevada Division of State Parks is recruiting for a Park Maintenance Specialist at Walker River State Recreation Area near Yerington, NV. The park includes the Pitchfork, Rafter 7, Flying M and 9 Mile Ranches. The incumbent performs maintenance duties at this location and at other State Parks. State housing may be available at this location.

Park Maintenance Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in the buildings and mechanical trades to repair, construct and/or maintain buildings, grounds, and utilities. Positions also perform maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and vehicles. Incumbents work under the general direction of the Park Supervisor. This position will participate in facility management by planning projects; inspecting work completed by contractors and will provide information regarding facility needs. In addition, these positions operate a variety of heavy equipment. The position requires knowledge of structures, facilities, systems, and equipment; national, state, and local buildings and fire codes; standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades. Prepare work orders and specifications. Read and interpret plans and electrical schematics. Plan projects and layout materials, estimate materials and time required to complete projects; operate various testing equipment; Safely perform a variety of skilled work including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, welding, and HVAC. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/9_0a-Road_Construction___Maintenance/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Four years of progressively responsible experience in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades and two years of journey level experience which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs, ordering material and the operation of heavy equipment; OR two years of journey level experience as a Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service which included experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Specialist II which included experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes This position may be subject to call back. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Division of State Parks may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in addition to their normal work schedules. Special Requirements A valid commercial driver's license is required within 12 months of the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A Water Distribution Operator I certification is required within 12 months of the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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