What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker position at Interior Region 3, 4 and 5?
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.
SCREEN OUT - Minimum Qualifications:
Perform 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. Used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. Used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Work has been under close supervision and referred unusual problems to the supervisor or a higher graded employee.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints 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
SCREEN OUT - Minimum Qualifications:
Perform 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. Used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. Used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Work has been under close supervision and referred unusual problems to the supervisor or a higher graded employee.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
- 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 painting using brush roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining 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. Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Operates pickup truck and park's UTV to pick up supplies, transport materials to and from work sites while assisting with project work and snow plowing.
- Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms park's buildings. Collect trash.
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Only-Lead Testing: The duties of this position require occasional exposure to lead based material due to the lead paint removal and encapsulating that is completed. As a result of this exposure employees will be required to be subject
to lead (blood) testing. - Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Only - Respiratory Fit Testing: The duties of this position require occasional exposure to particles and fumes in painting, carpentry, grinding or other work-related activities. For safety reasons when hazards cannot be eliminated air purifying respirators are required. Employees using respirators are required to participate in a respiratory protection program which includes medical evaluations. fit tests. and following procedures for proper respirator use.
Cut-off Dates: 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 Monday, January 12, 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.
SALARY: Salary will vary according to location. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link: Benefits, Wage, NAF to calculate locality pay.
SALARY: Salary will vary according to location. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link: Benefits, Wage, NAF to calculate locality pay.
For more information about the position or the park please contact:
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
George Washington Carver National Monument
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Isle Royale National Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Pipestone National Monument
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pullman National Historical Park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Fort Larned National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
George Washington Carver National Monument
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Isle Royale National Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Nicodemus National Historic Site
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Pipestone National Monument
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pullman National Historical Park
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
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