Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Empire, MI

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About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and assists journeymen and other higher-graded maintenance workers. This seasonal role is expected to begin between March and July 2027. The WG-05 duties include grounds, exterior structure, building, and related utility maintenance and repair, as well as assisting journey-level trade workers with routine historic preservation tasks and with maintaining, repairing, stabilizing, and documenting cultural resources.

The work includes general maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas. Duties may involve painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work, and operating and maintaining vehicles and motorized equipment. Work is performed according to work orders, instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures, with completed work and identified maintenance needs documented.

This is a seasonal appointment. Depending on the park and program, it may be a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours. Employment may end at any time because of funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. The position may require work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts. Work is outdoors in seasonal weather and involves physical labor and exposure to common maintenance hazards.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education, vocational training, school authorization, or student-employment conditions.
• Must be physically fit and demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; applicants must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; materials; technical practices; and measuring instruments.
• No specific length of experience is required; qualifications are based on the quality of relevant experience and training.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• May be required to complete training, operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the application and resume; the resume must support questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas using hand tools, power tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work, and other general maintenance activities appropriate to the grade level.
• Follow work orders, instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures; document completed work and identified maintenance needs.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to transport personnel, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment and to accomplish maintenance activities.
• Maintain and repair grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities.
• Assist journey-level trade workers with simpler and routine historic preservation tasks.
• Assist journey-level trade workers in maintaining, repairing, stabilizing, and documenting cultural resources.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided if the employee is required to wear a uniform.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed