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Maintenance Worker (MVO)


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Maintenance at Rock Creek Park (ROCR) Department of Interior in Washington District of Columbia. The primary purpose of the position is to provide recurring maintenance and repair work on roads trails and signs and assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers with recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.


Duties

At the full performance level (WG-07) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides recurring maintenance and repair work on roads trails and signs.
  • Assists journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers with recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.
  • Works as a team member on crews that perform pavement sealing asphalt and concrete potholing using hot patch cold patch and concrete mixtures milling and paving.
  • Creates and installs signage along roadways and trails.
  • Operates and performs operator maintenance on cars trucks and/or vans and stake trucks to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
    • 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 be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
    • Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
    • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
    • Ability to lift at minimum 50 lbs.
    • This is a designated Emergency/Essential position.
    • You may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
    • You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month.
    • You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
    • This is a bargaining unit position.

    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 or trial 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 or trial 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-09/07/2026-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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT).
    2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (Class B or Higher) at the time of appointment. (SCREENOUT).
    3. Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. other than blueprints.
    4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
    5. Technical Practices.
    6. Knowledge of Materials.
    7. Knowledge or equipment assembly installation repair etc.
    8. 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: Requires heavy to moderate effort and occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 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.

    Working Conditions: Operates motor vehicles and equipment in or near fast moving traffic in extreme heat and inclement weather while working outdoors (temperatures 0 to 95 degrees) and in darkness for snow removal and other emergencies. Works outside and is exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors including extremes of cold heat and humidity. May be exposed to dust dirt wind rain sleet and snow. May work with dangerous chemicals paints solvents etc. requiring the appropriate use of personal protective equipment as specified by the supervisor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Works around moving equipment. May be exposed to insect and animal bites and stings plant toxins.

    Applicants who include vulgar offensive or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The work performed requires the exertion of very heavy physical effort in operating large riding mowers; or lawn and garden tractors on grades and in areas with bushes trees and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

    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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