**Job Class: General Repair Worker** **Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources** + **Job ID** : 84121 + **Location** : Roseau + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/20/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/12/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources + **Division/Unit** : Fish and Wildlife + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, Occasionally + **Salary Range:** $26.37 - $30.35 / hourly; $55,060 - $63,370 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Roseau River Wildlife Management Area + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota’s natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission. The DNR is currently seeking a General Repair Worker in Roseau, MN. This position exists to repair and maintain vehicles, facilities, equipment, and buildings at the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area., work on wildlife habitat development and maintenance projects, and assist with other wildlife management activities as assigned. Responsibilities include: + Maintain and repair machinery and equipment commonly used within the Roseau River Wildlife Management work area. + Operate available equipment, machinery, and tools to carry out wildlife habitat and facilities projects. + Maintain buildings and facilities so that their condition is preserved, and operational needs of the unit are met. + Assume overall responsibility for the unit's repair shop, tools, supplies, fuels, and lubricants so that equipment and vehicles are properly maintained. This position requires occasionally transporting items of up to 50-pounds maximum (e.g. bags of seed) and frequently transporting objects such as heavy tools, backpacks, field equipment, and file boxes. This job also requires moving to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. **Minimum Qualifications** + Position requires a Class A Driver's License (CDL), passing a pre-employment drug screen and participation in the DNR ongoing random screening program. Otherwise qualified applicants who do not have a valid Class A will be allowed up to six (6) months to acquire one, as a condition of employment. Employees who are required to retain this license will be included in the DNR Drug and Alcohol Plan. This will require the employee to be pre-employment drug tested and be included in a random drug and alcohol testing program. + Demonstrated experience in maintenance and repair procedures for diagnosing and/or repairing a variety of small engines, diesel engines, tractors, recreational vehicles, farm implements, and heavy equipment. + Demonstrated experience in methods and practices related to mechanical, welding, or carpentry trades. + Skills in the operation of heavy equipment, farm equipment, vehicles, power tools, and hand tools sufficient to carry out a variety of land management tasks. + Ability to manage preventative maintenance schedules of equipment, track inventory of supplies, parts, and safety equipment, conduct safety inspections of buildings, maintain current logs of vehicle and fuel use, etc. + Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to carry out work orders and understand equipment operation specifications. + Communication skills sufficient to instruct others in the use of the shop, tools, and equipment and ordering parts and supplies. **Preferred Qualifications** + Current possession of a valid Class B or Class A Driver’s License. + Carpentry experience, including but not limited to replace door handles, build wood duck nest boxes, replace caulking/sealant around windows, build holders for informational brochures, maps, etc., shingle a shed, repair a rain gutter, etc. + Verifiable equipment operation experience (200+ hours) on at least 4 of the following: + Heavy truck/trailer + Front-end loader + Backhoe/tracked excavator + Dozer + Agricultural tractor + Muskeg tracked ATV (or equivalent) + Skidsteer + One (1) year of experience in conducting prescribed fires and/or suppression of wildfires. **Additional Requirements** This position requires current possession of a valid Class A license or the ability to obtain one in the first 6 months of employment. The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and will be included in the ongoing DNR random drug and alcohol test program. Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status). It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + Conflict of Interest Review + Criminal History Check + Education Verification + Employment Reference / Records Check + License / Certification Verification AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.