Maintenance Mechanic

National Park Service • Nome, AK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with National Park Service, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve located in Nome, Alaska. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, repairs, installation, and troubleshooting on secondary electrical systems from transformers to final connections across the park. Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors, pumps, control wiring, relays, and starters, including for boilers and HVAC systems. Performs minor carpentry and painting associated with electrical installations and small building repairs. Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs utility, supply, and disposal systems, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution. Removes ice and snow from roadways, parking areas, and residential routes, often during night or adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/23/2026.
• For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application.
• For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient.
• For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week.
• Sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (SCREEN OUT), KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION REPAIR, ETC., TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, ARTISTIC), USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS, ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (INCLUDES BLUEPRINT READING), KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS.
• You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, repairs, installation, and troubleshooting on secondary electrical systems from transformers to final connections across the park.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors, pumps, control wiring, relays, and starters, including for boilers and HVAC systems.
• Performs minor carpentry and painting associated with electrical installations and small building repairs.
• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, and repairs utility, supply, and disposal systems, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution.
• Removes ice and snow from roadways, parking areas, and residential routes, often during night or adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed