Seasonal Maintenance Worker; Marine

Summary

This position performs simple and routine work involved in 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, boats, docks and related utilities.
• Performs minor painting and plumbing.
• Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
• Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work.
• Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities.
• Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers.
• Works as a deck hand on the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM).

This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut‑off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement; however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

Isle Royale National Park is a large, remote and isolated island in northwestern Lake Superior. With numerous lakes and native wildlife such as moose and wolves, the park offers a superb setting for recreational opportunities such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking and more. Isle Royale is located approximately 70 miles north of the park's administrative headquarters in Houghton, MI.

The incumbent will be duty stationed on the island and is required to occupy government quarters. Rent will be paid by the incumbent based on OMB Circular 45 guidelines. Isle Royale is 99% federally‑designated Wilderness with no roads, few telephones, no cellular coverage, limited amenities and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non‑business hours.

Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi‑weekly depending on incumbent's specific duty station on the island. To protect Isle Royale's fauna from disease and other maladies, pets are prohibited.

• 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.
• Drug Testing:
  You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Incidental Driving:
  You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying possession of a valid State‑issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.
  
  You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State‑issued driver's license prior to first official operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all…