Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
Job Location:
Bridgeport, WV - USA
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions project needs or funding. Anticipated EOD: March - May 2027.
Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.
Some of the Maintenance Worker Standard Duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform maintenance and repair work involving facilities structures grounds trails and other developed areas using a variety of hand tools power tools materials vehicles and equipment.
- Perform painting carpentry plumbing masonry grounds maintenance custodial work and other general maintenance activities appropriate to the grade level.
- Follow work orders instructions safety requirements and established procedures to complete assigned maintenance work and document completed work or identified maintenance needs.
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to transport personnel supplies materials tools and equipment and to accomplish maintenance activities.
Additional WG-07 Duties
- Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance and repair problems involving buildings structures equipment utilities grounds and other developed assets and determine appropriate repair or replacement methods.
- Determine repair needs and select appropriate methods materials tools and equipment to complete maintenance and repair assignments involving multiple trades.
- Interpret work orders specifications sketches diagrams basic blueprints and other technical instructions to determine work requirements and sequence of operations.
- Perform more complex maintenance repair installation and preservation work involving building components fixtures utilities masonry carpentry plumbing electrical painting or other maintenance trades.
- Provide basic technical guidance to lower-graded workers by explaining or demonstrating maintenance methods materials tools equipment and work techniques.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- You may 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/or shift work.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license will be required in such cases.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
- You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- You 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.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
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 job elements listed below 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 requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
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 blueprint 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
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.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
- 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 Instructions
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The salary range on this vacancy does not grant an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE 1039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment combined total of 1039 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.
*This position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not-to-exceed 1560 hours rather than 1039 hours depending on the park and program*
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.
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.
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 of Living Allowance (COLA) Statement: The salary annotated on this announcement includes the locality but does not include the additional cost-of-living allowance. The following areas on this announcement have additional cost of living (COLA) pay:
Please visit OPMs Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances site to review COLA pay for the areas listed on this announcement.
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
