Seasonal Maintenance Worker

• Performs entry level carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables repairing siding or wooden benches with nails reapplying/repairing molding or installing shelving signage or items like waysides. Repairs minor wood structures such as park benches waste baskets and signs. Uses circular or hand saw to make straight and routine cuts. Work is supervised throughout completion.
• Assists with removing performing this work the incumbent typically uses simple measuring devices such as tape measures and squares; and hand and power tools such as hammers bars handsaws screw drivers and skill saws.
• Performs simple operational maintenance on heating venting and air conditioning equipment by cleaning out condenser tubing cleaning the cooling tower inspecting and replacing filters.
• Replaces toilet seats installs soap and paper towel dispensers unplugs sinks and toilets using a plunger. Assists in planting transplanting fertilizing mulching watering and pruning under specific instructions and under supervision.
• Cleans and prepares buildings walls trim and floor surfaces for painting by sanding scraping or wire brushing. Performs touch-up painting on tools and equipment wood or metal surfaces. Stains slats in park benches or on waste baskets. Paints garbage cans gates signposts and other features.
• Inspects maintains and replaces light bulbs in a variety of fixtures both inside and outside. Incumbent removes damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage.
• Performs elementary patch work on small holes in buildings or walls. Under the direction of a higher graded worker incumbent removes deteriorated roofing materials in preparation for reroofing. As directed and under supervision applies new wood asphalt or other materials as appropriate to roof structure.
• Uses hand tools related to roofing repairs such as brooms scrapers ladders and square shovels. Mows lawns using large complex industrial-type (walking and riding type) power mowers and a small domestic power mower. Performs routine maintenance and repair on equipment. Performs custodial services and laborer related task.

SALARY: Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link:Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wagesto calculate locality pay.

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

For more information on parks please visit:
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Voyageurs National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Wilsons Creek National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)

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.
• 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.
• 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: Govnerment housing May be available at Voyageurs NP Govenrment housing NOT available at Wilsons Creek Battlefield or Little Rock Central Hish School NHS

Qualifications

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:
Minimum Qualifications: I have performed elementary carpentry repairs such as replacing broken planks on picnic tables repairing siding or wooden chairs with nails reapplying/repairing molding or installing shelving. Repaired minor wood structures such as park benches waste baskets and signs. Used circular or hand saw to make straight and routine cuts. Used simple measuring devices such as tape measures and squares; and hand and power tools such as hammers bars handsaws screw drivers and skill saws. Replaced toilet seats installed soap and paper towel dispensers unplugged sinks and toilets using a plunger. Cleaned and prepared buildings walls trim and floor surfaces for painting by sanding scraping or wire brushing. Inspected maintained and replaced light bulbs in a variety of fixtures both inside and outside. Mowed lawns using large complex industrial-type (walking and riding type) power mowers and a small domestic power mower. Performed routine maintenance and repair on equipment. Operated power edger and trims along walkways and curbs. Cut and removed brush; dug and filled trenches with pick and shovel. Hauled materials with wheelbarrow. Cleaned and serviced restrooms other visitor facilities and/or office areas employee break rooms exhibit areas. Used cared for and accounted for various hand tools and equipment. Picked up tools and equipment after completion of project or assignment. Cleaned work area and returned tools to designated compartments racks carts or toolboxes. Swept sawdust cleaned spills gathers scrap and remove trash to keep work area clean and orderly. My work is supervised throughout completion. Orally received and carried out detailed assignments.

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.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.