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Maintenance Mechanic Leader


Job Location:

Oneida, WI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 31 - 31
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.


Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

  • Leads a crew of maintenance employees by assigning daily work demonstrating proper work methods monitoring work progress ensuring compliance with safety requirements coordinating equipment materials and supplies and reporting work status and operational issues to supervisors.
  • Operates and performs operator-level maintenance on a variety of heavy engineering and construction equipment including front-end loaders backhoes crawler dozers motor graders skid steers tractors dump trucks equipment transport vehicles and other specialized equipment used to construct maintain repair and rehabilitate roads trails drainage systems campgrounds parking areas and other developed facilities.
  • Performs excavation grading earthmoving hauling snow removal site preparation drainage improvements road maintenance and infrastructure rehabilitation projects while interpreting work orders plans grades and specifications to safely complete assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Performs skilled masonry work involving the construction repair restoration and preservation of stone concrete retaining walls walkways drainage structures and other park facilities. Performs incidental carpentry painting and general maintenance work necessary to complete assigned projects and preserve park infrastructure.
  • Operates commercial motor vehicles and equipment transport combinations to haul heavy equipment materials and supplies; performs required vehicle inspections and operator maintenance; maintains operational records; and obtains and maintains a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) as required for the position.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
    • Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
    • Direct Deposit participation required.
    • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 1 year of entrance on duty.
    • Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
    • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
    • You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
    • You may be required to occasionally travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
    • You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

    As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

    This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

    *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

    Qualifications

    Requirements Continued...
    Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/03/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

    For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

    To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

    1. Ability To Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
    2. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
    3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
    4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
    5. Knowledge of materials
    6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
    7. Use of Measuring Instruments
    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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire and if it does not your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

    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.
    Education

    There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

    Additional information

    Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

    All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.

    Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50-100 pounds unassisted following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working climb ladders or scaffolding and bend stoop climb and work in awkward positions. This requires standing bending stooping kneeling climbing and working in tiring and cramped positions.

    Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust dirt wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints solvents etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects. The incumbents clothing may become soiled from grease dust and chemicals.

    There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts bruises falling bums broken bones and chemical vapors constant noise rotating machinery dust grease chemicals oil fumes and infectious blood pathogens when working in or about systems. Incumbent may also be exposed to energized circuits electrical shock burns electrical rotary devices cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and bums from chemicals.

    The incumbent is required to wear prescribed safety equipment and to adhere to safety rules and regulations and standards as set by OSHA and the Parks established Safety Plan. Snowmobile operation is occasionally required for winter operations at some park locations. Must possess a valid State Drivers License.

    The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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