Maintenance Mechanic

Serve as a Maintenance Mechanic, working at the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Rockland, Maine. You will perform a wide range of construction, repair, maintenance, and equipment operation tasks that support refuge facilities, infrastructure, vehicles, and land management needs. You will use a variety of trade skills, tools, boats, and heavy equipment to keep refuge buildings, systems, and grounds safe, functional, and well-maintained.

• The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following. You must include in your resume that you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform these duties. Operate watercraft and be required to possess knowledge and skills needed to safely operate watercraft; have familiarity with state-of-the-art watercraft safety equipment and other gear; and adequate grasp of motorboat handling techniques and knowledge to safely operate a motorboat.
  
  Maintain and repair buildings and facilities by completing electrical fixes, carpentry projects, plumbing work, heating and cooling system repairs, welding tasks, painting, and structural improvements using common tools, materials, and drawings or blueprints. Service and repair vehicles, heavy equipment, and machines by diagnosing issues, replacing worn parts, conducting tune-ups, and performing routine preventative maintenance on diesel, gasoline, and small engines.
  
  Operate heavy equipment and motor vehicles such as bulldozers, excavators, tractors, trucks, and trailers to complete land management, earthwork, road work, hauling needs, and vegetation control while following safety rules and legal requirements. Lead safe work practices by training others, demonstrating proper operation of tools and equipment, keeping detailed maintenance and equipment records, and ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently.
  
  Support land, habitat, and facility operations by performing general maintenance tasks, managing water control structures, repairing fences and signs, assisting with habitat restoration, applying herbicides or insecticides when certified, and operating boats or off-road vehicles as needed.

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license prior to operating Government-owned vehicles. Must have and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one year of appointment;

positions requiring a CDL are subject to Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. Must wear the official Service uniform and comply with uniform policy requirements; a uniform allowance is provided. Must maintain certifications for all equipment operated, including heavy equipment, specialized machinery, and watercraft when required.

May be required to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator's License depending on assigned duties. You will be assigned to operate watercraft. You are required to obtain, by completing the Department's Motorboat Operator Certification Course, and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). May serve in collateral duty roles such as wildfire suppression or prescribed burning and must meet physical readiness requirements if assigned these duties.

You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
* Additional Requirements located under Additional Information*

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.