Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Capital Parks-East is April-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: End of April Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/28/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(Includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

Selective Factor Driver's License Requirement (Screen Out) The incumbent of this position must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Those that do not possess this requirement by closing of this announcement will not be considered.

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 include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs all aspects of the carpentry, plumbing, and painting trades at journeymen level.

Repairs and maintains historic buildings, government housing, support structures and buildings within accepted safety, health and sanitary conditions.

Perform plumbing on potable water and wastewater systems and related equipment such floats, fittings, sinks, toilets, and fixtures.

Performs electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing 120 and 240 volt electrical systems and troubleshoots and repairs to 24 and 48 volt Photovoltaic power systems.

Plans and lay out projects, making modifications when necessary.

Inputs data into the computerized Facility Management Software System (FMSS) and uses electronic email and word processing programs as a component of daily work activities.