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Maintenance Worker


Job Location:

Sainte Genevieve, MO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 28
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is located at Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park located in Sainte Genevieve MO. This is a TEMPORARY PROMOTION Opportunity not to exceed 1 year and can be extended up to 5 years and may be made permanent without further competition.


Duties

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

  • Performs non-supervisory work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds trails docks roads exterior structures buildings and related fixtures and utilities requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry plumbing electrical. Paints wood metal equipment interiors and exteriors of buildings using brush roller and spray equipment. Mixes pours spreads and levels concrete in walls slabs walks and foundations that typically involve straight lines.
  • Makes electrical repairs and trouble shoots electrical wiring fixtures and controls by use of ohm/volt amp meters and visual inspection. Operates hydraulic and gear driven diesel and gasoline powered dump trucks forklifts end loaders/backhoe and bobcat with attachments.
  • Install adds replaces and cleans faulty plumbing and fixtures including leaky drains dirty traps and broken water and gas lines as well as hooking up appliances including propane and oil stoves/heaters and installation of pumps etc. to new and existing systems.
  • Performs carpentry repairs and construction of new and existing structures or items such as building storage shelves dry wall repair of roofs doors and windows stairs and decks.
  • Maintains COR Level 2 certification and preforms COR duties for park acquisitions.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
    • You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
    • You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
    • You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
    • Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See 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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service 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 travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

    Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires 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: 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.
    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 Element). Ability to perform work as a Maintenance Woker. This experience must have included following specific tasks and instructions and demonstrating work methods; operation maintenance repair construction and renovation of a variety of buildings grounds and related structures fixtures and utilities; following both oral and written instructions that specify the work to be done and the materials to be used; performing heavy lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; using and maintaining hand and power tools

    Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPMs website: qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

    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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment OF-306 prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Also you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code Title 18 section 1001).

    Education

    There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

    Additional information

    This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

    Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.

    All Department of Interior (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 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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    Required Experience:

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