Maintenance Worker

National Park Service • Asheville, NC

405d • $46,509 - $54,246 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker position at the Department of the Interior's Blue Ridge Parkway involves assisting higher-graded maintenance workers in various tasks related to landscaping, carpentry, electrical installations, plumbing, painting, and janitorial services. The role is essential for maintaining the park's facilities and grounds, ensuring a safe and clean environment for visitors. This position is open to U.S. citizens and offers a full-time, permanent appointment with occasional travel requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old with specific educational qualifications.
• Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of materials and technical practices related to maintenance work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating heavy machinery or vehicles.
• Knowledge of safety practices in maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level maintenance workers under general supervision in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Perform basic carpentry, simple electrical installations or repairs, and basic plumbing work.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces as needed.
• Conduct janitorial services, including trash and debris removal from roadways and sites.
• Operate farm-type tractors and associated attachments for mowing maintained roadside landscape areas.
• Drive trucks up to 1-ton for transporting materials and supplies to and from work sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of health and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED