Journey Maintenance Construction Specialist (Dead Horse Point State Park)
Opening date: September 7, 2026
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Location: Dead Horse Point State Park
Time frame: Up to 1,500 hours in 12 months.
Positions available: One
Housing: A full hookup RV site is available
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, has one term limited (no benefits) position available at Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, Utah. This appointment will last up to 1500 hours for a 12-month period.
Examples of Duties:
Once fully trained, the primary duty of this position will consist of culinary water delivery from the City of Moab or other approved sources to Dead Horse Point State Park. This position will also assist with the building and grounds maintenance operations at Dead Horse Point State Park. The employee will perform a variety of duties that incorporate general upkeep and maintenance of park facilities and grounds.
Maintenance:
Responsible for maintaining the upkeep of buildings and grounds, performing specialized duties related to carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, and occasionally operating heavy machinery.
Job Requirements and Skills:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid Utah Driver’s license at the time of employment. A Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement must be attained within three months of hire, and preference will be given to candidates who already possess this qualification. Applicant should have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; be able to follow both oral and written instructions; be willing to perform general building maintenance, and groundskeeping, use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and power tools such as weed eater and leaf blowers, operate small equipment such as mowers and tractors, etc.
Preference:
Applicants with education in a natural resource-related field and those with experience in construction, maintenance, landscaping, and customer service industries.
Other:
Applicants must be willing to work up to an 8-hour day shift in an outdoor setting. Must be willing to work night shifts, on weekends, and on holidays. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Criminal history checks are required for state employment.
Work requires physical exertion; may require standing, walking over rough surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and lifting objects to 50lbs. in a recurring manner or for a long period of time.
Applications:
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a seasonal application form: (https://naturalresources.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Seasonal-Job-Application.pdf) to park manager Jim Wells, at [email protected]
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing-impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 801-538-7210.
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