Maintenance Repair

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Indiana State Parks system manages 24 state parks, seven small satellite locations, eight reservoir properties, two state forest recreation areas, and two off-road riding areas. Collectively, Indiana State Park properties manage more than 2,000 buildings, 700 miles of trails, 636 hotel/lodge rooms, 17 marinas, 75 launching ramps, 17 swimming pools, 15 beaches, 7,701 campsites, more than 200 shelters, 160 or so playgrounds and 150 cabins.

Chain O'Lakes State Park is a 2,718-acre area that encompasses eleven lakes. Nine lakes are connected, making the park a favorite of boaters. Visitors can paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 23 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, visit the park’s historic one-room Stanley Schoolhouse, or explore the Nature Center.

Other facilities available for visitors include a campground, beach, and picnic shelters.

Role Overview:

The Maintenance Repair 2 (MR
2) position manages vehicle & equipment maintenance records, purchasing necessary repair parts and supplies, performing repairs on a large amount of equipment, and completing building maintenance on numerous structures including guest cabins. This key position also assists property management with the planning of maintenance projects. This key position requires more technical/mechanical skills in areas such as vehicle and equipment mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

This position requires a wide knowledge of a variety of tools and equipment to complete those tasks. In addition to this, the MR 2 at Chain O'Lakes functions as a supervisor to Department of Correction (DOC) Residents on the work crew. This position would supervise DOC Residents who would be tasked with assisting with maintenance and mechanical work. The Division of State Parks sign shop uses DOC residents to create signs for the entire Division of State Parks at Chain O'Lakes.

This position plays a key role in making sure that the signs are produced by the incarcerated individuals to the Division of State Parks standards.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Diagnose and repair various maintenance issues.
• Maintain service and maintenance records.
• Purchase required parts, tools, and supplies according to State policy.
• Repair buildings and structures.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of various trades including masonry, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Working knowledge of radio communications and procedures.
• Working knowledge of appropriate safety precautions needed for a variety of repairs.
• Ability to use a variety of automotive, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tools for routine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to…