Maintenance Worker

Forest Service • Riggins, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and involves maintaining buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The incumbent performs minor building maintenance, painting, basic carpentry, and assists higher-graded workers with plumbing repairs. The role also includes custodial work in office spaces, government housing, public restrooms, and visitor-use areas; maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies; conducting safety equipment checks and participating in building and grounds inspections; managing hazardous-material inventories and safety documentation; operating motor vehicles and assisting with fleet tasks; and performing grounds and laborer duties as needed.

This is a temporary position for the FY2027 hiring season, with an expected start date between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027. The appointment may last up to six months or up to one year, depending on the appointment’s not-to-exceed date, and may end early due to lack of work or funds. An extension may be possible without further competition. The position is not eligible for telework. Duty location and pay vary; the position will be at one of the duty locations listed in the announcement.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be subject to satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work; technical practices; measuring instruments; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and materials.
• There is no substitution of education for this position.
• Application and resume must clearly show qualifying experience; transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education, with course descriptions as necessary.
• Must meet all qualification and document requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor interior and exterior building maintenance.
• Complete small painting projects, including surface preparation, mixing and thinning paint, applying primer and finish coats, and cleaning painting tools and equipment.
• Perform basic carpentry, simple construction, and repairs using common hand and power tools and basic assembly and fastening procedures.
• Assist higher-graded workers with plumbing repairs, including toilets, drains, traps, faucets, and sinks; clear plugged fixtures and sewer lines.
• Perform custodial duties in office spaces, government housing, public restrooms, and visitor-use areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, washing windows, cleaning and disinfecting restroom fixtures, and replenishing supplies.
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables; monitor stocks of cleaning materials, restroom supplies, and equipment and notify the supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment, including adjusting, oiling, and changing machine attachments.
• Use ladders and scaffolds to clean or replace ceiling fixtures and light bulbs or tubes, and ensure removed items are turned in according to environmental regulations.
• Operate powered custodial equipment such as scrubbers, polishers, buffers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Obtain, clean, and care for materials, tools, and machines used for building maintenance.
• Conduct monthly checks and updates of safety equipment, including first-aid kits, eye-wash stations, fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, following direction from the unit Safety Coordinator.
• Participate in quarterly building and grounds inspections, document safety issues and needed actions, and communicate findings to the supervisor and Safety Coordinator.
• Complete hazardous-material inventories, obtain and maintain safety data sheets, and keep inventory sheets current in storage areas.
• Operate motor vehicles in the performance of assigned duties and load and unload materials and equipment.
• Assist the Fleet Manager with inspections, data collection, vehicle cleaning, minor maintenance, and vehicle-use coordination in accordance with instructions, rules, and regulations.
• Perform laborer tasks as needed, including clearing brush, policing grounds, waste disposal, mowing, landscaping, repairing damaged roadways and walkways, cleaning ditches, and removing leaves and snow.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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