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PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

State of Nevada
Overton, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Division of State Parks is recruiting a Park Maintenance Specialist at Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire State Park is located about 15 miles from Overton, Nevada and 60 miles from Las Vegas. 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.

Park Maintenance Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. In addition, function as the assistant to the supervisor in the area of facility management by participating in project planning; review work completed by contractors for compliance with plans and specifications; develop maintenance policies and procedures for the facility; provide information regarding facility needs and estimated costs for inclusion in the facility budget.

Essential 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.

Job Duties

Perform skilled plumbing work to maintain, repair, and modify public water systems, plumbing systems and fixtures; review blueprints and determine the best method of modifying the plumbing system in accordance with code requirements; determine the type, quantity and cost of materials needed; replace lines by measuring and cutting pipe, assemble pipes and fittings, and join pipes by threading or soldering; install and repair hot water heaters; repair three-phase electric well pumps, telemetry and controls.

Perform skilled carpentry work to construct, maintain, repair, and modify facilities, fixtures, furniture and woodwork; review plans and specifications; lay out projects in accordance with code requirements and purchase appropriate materials; construct forms and pour and finish concrete for slabs and floors; construct roofs and walls; install doors and windows.

Perform skilled electrical work such as reviewing blueprints and schematics; calculating load requirements; laying out projects and installing wiring, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with code requirements; install switches, relays and circuit breaker panels; troubleshoot and repair electric motors, generators and equipment. Install and maintain solar panels, inverters and trackers.

Perform skilled painting work; prepare surfaces and apply paint with brushes and airless spray equipment; apply wall coverings; stain and varnish furniture to maintain the condition and appearance of structures, furniture and fixtures.

Perform skilled equipment mechanical work to maintain equipment in proper working order; repair carburetors; overhaul automatic and standard transmission; repair front and rear differentials; repair hydraulic systems on light, medium and heavy equipment to maintain in proper working order; operation of heavy equipment.

Prepare and submit project updates to Facility Manager/Supervisor and Park Supervisor, identify issues and propose solutions.

May serve as a lead worker or first line supervisor to semi-skilled or general labor staff such as maintenance repair workers, park aids, and inmate crew supervisors by providing training, assigning and reviewing work; maintain equipment maintenance and facility records and prepare related reports.

May serve as construction project coordinator for project manager to contractors and subcontractors.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: advanced practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades, and two years of journey level experience as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment; direct current (DC) electrical systems; structural design, construction techniques; State and local building and fire codes relevant to the requirements of the position; water distribution systems.

Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; set priorities of job assignments based on agency needs; develop facility maintenance policies and procedures based on needs; modify and/or adapt designs, procedures, or methods in order to design new systems, modify existing systems, or accomplish tasks independently and more efficiently; inspect and review the work of subordinates and contractors; read and understand construction documents; provide technical guidance to staff including material selection, training, assigning and reviewing work.

Skill in: operation of heavy equipment (e.g. loader, tractor/trailer combination, backhoe and lift truck).

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
  • Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  • Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  • Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
  • Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
  • No Nevada state income tax.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  • Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

  • State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

  • 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.
  • Two years of journey level experience as a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 in Nevada State service which included experience as described above.
  • One year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Specialist 2 which included experience as described above.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
  • None of the above.

02

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

  • Yes
  • No

03

A valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), is required within 12 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Water Distribution Operator 1 certification is required within 12 months of the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Incumbents may be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in addition to their normal work schedules. Are you able to accept this condition of employment?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

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