Seasonal Student Trainee (Maintenance Worker)

• Performs simple and routine maintenance of grounds exterior structures buildings equipment and related utilities.
• Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Performs the following: minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools minor painting using brushes and rollers minor plumbing such as tightening and replacing fittings and washers using a plunger as necessary.
• Mows grass and maintains trees and shrubs.
• Performs routine maintenance around campground sites and trails collects trash cleans and services chemical toilets restrooms and other facilities.
• Operates light truck to pick up supplies or to transport materials to and from work sites.

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement in which applications are collected over several months and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday January 12 2026** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

For more information about the park of the position please contact:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit; Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Pathways Agreement: Pathways participant agreement is required.
• Drivers License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• Vehicle Operation: You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• Government Housing: Housing may be available.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this pathway position you must:
1) Be enrolled in a degree seeking program or a 1-year certificate program.
2) Be enrolled on one half (1/2) time basis.
3) Have a minimum 2.0 grade average.
4) Attending an accredited educational institution.
5) Provide transcripts with your name school name credit hours course level major(s) and grade-point average or class ranking.
6) Be enrolled for the next semester/quarter following the period of this vacancy.

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: 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. Tightened or replaced plumbing fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaced faucet washers; unplugged drains using a plunger; replaced liquid petroleum gas bottles. 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. Cleaned and serviced chemical toilets restrooms and other campground or visitor facilities. Operated a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Work has been under close supervision and I 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 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.

Applicants must be physically fit and as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C must possess the knowledge skills and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirement emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed.

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.