Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Duties

• Performs a variety of duties within the full spectrum of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, janitorial, grounds keeping, building, road, trail, and fence repair. Performs trail maintenance on walkways and trails (paved and unpaved) and construction/repair work on the park’s boundary fence.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties including mowing, fertilizing, watering lawns, trimming trees and hedges, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms and public use buildings, and other janitorial work as needed. Work requires lifting, moving heavy items, frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions, and occasional climbing. Daily work reports are completed.
• Uses common tools for basic repairs and maintenance; operates small gas and electric power tools such as disc grinders, sanders, saws, post augers, riding and push-type mowers, weed trimmers, sweepers, vacuums, floor polishers, and other janitorial equipment.
• Operates motor vehicles and must possess a valid state driver’s license. For routine maintenance and repair jobs, work independently based on oral or written guidance from the supervisor.
• May assist higher‑graded employees with more complex building maintenance, road repair projects, and other special projects.

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period. The first cut‑off date is 11:59 pm (est), 1/14/2026.

Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut‑off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut‑off date.

Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link to calculate locality pay. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Government housing may be available. Government housing is not available.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required; submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, including all certified driving records from all states.
• Uniform: Wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or equivalent, or have completed a formal vocational training program, or have a statement from school authorities, or be currently enrolled in a secondary school and work only during school vacation periods.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen‑out).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic).
• Use of measuring instruments.

Minimum Qualification Screen‑Out: Experience performing the following under general supervision: operating gasoline vehicles such as powered trucks, farm tractors, and light industrial tractors; performing grounds maintenance; minor duties in at least one of the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry trades to construct, repair, restore buildings, fences, picnic areas, etc.; and janitorial work without more than normal supervision.

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