Maintenance Worker; Seasonal

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Open: September 3, 2026 —
Closes: September 16, 2026

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Division of Maintenance, Everglades National Park. Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities refers problems to higher graded workers. Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work. Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches.

Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in‑kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles.

Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items. Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re‑grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collects trash, cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work.

Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.