Maintenance Mechanic

Full Job Description

This position is located in Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, in the Maintenance Division.

The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 30 applicants.

The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 30 applicants, or 04/12/2026 is reached.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) - Masonry Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) - Electrical Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) - Plumbing Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) - Utilities System Repair-Operator Technical practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) - Engineering Equipment Operator Use of measuring instruments Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In 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.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week.

Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

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. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Maintenance Mechanic position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs preventive maintenance to all plumbing and mechanical equipment and parts.

Installs, modifies, and repairs plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks, water fountains, and their associated hardware).

Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers, and lay out of such things as angles, arcs, and circles.

Installs and makes repairs to sewer drain systems (these include septic tanks, drain fields, sewage lift pumps, and related piping).

Constructs, alters, modifies, or repairs a wide range of features in buildings, quarters and other facilities.

Performs painting duties with little oversight and/or review of work during progress or upon completion.