Job Description

Work for Indiana

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. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Role Overview : 

This position performs field work to maintain state Fish & Wildlife Areas. Key tasks include maintaining signage, parking areas, facilities, and equipment as well as performing science-based wildlife habitat management. 

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this roles are as follows:

• Make routine carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Check heating, air conditioning, kitchen, laundry, and maintenance equipment for efficiency and make necessary repairs.
• Install curtain rods, toilet paper and toothbrush holders, tile, screens, window glass, doors, wiring and conduits, plumbing fixtures, and other varied items.
• Check and repair electrical appliances, motors, pumps, fire alarm systems, thermostats, doorbells, and buzzers.
• Repair locks, make keys and provide secure facility and property.
• Assist a skilled trades person on major projects.
• 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. 

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: 

• Working knowledge of, and ability to use skills in, carpentry, masonry, plumbing and electrical repairs . 
• Ability to read and follow instructions and to handle simple mathematical problems per the mentioned duties above.
• Ability to determine malfunctions of electrical and mechanical equipment and make simple repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand schematics.
• Ability to set tile, finish concrete and plaster and to do tuck pointing.
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) or must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Physical Effort:

This role requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, snowplows, or factory equipment) and drive short and long distances in all weather and light conditions.

Depending on the duties performed or environment setting, frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and/or similar movements may be involved.

This role requires the ability to lift/transport items greater than 50 lbs with or without the assistance of equipment.

This role requires the use limbs/fingers to easily perform manual functions. Equipment used may include the operation of complex manual and electric powered equipment or hand-tools.

This role may experience periods of excessive strain.

This role requires keen observational and hearing skills to stay alert for possible dangerous situations.

Working Conditions:

This role performs work in an environment where exposure to gas/fumes, dust, grease, noise, vibrations and/or soiling of clothing and skin surfaces may occur.

This role performs work outdoors and exposure to various outdoor weather conditions, rough terrain and wildlife may occur.

This role requires a high level of attention and safety due to work activities having risk of injury or loss of life.

This role requires occasional and/or overnight travel.

This role performs work in extreme (hot or cold) temperatures, small/tight spaces or other uncomfortable situations.

This role requires the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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