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Posted: December 19, 2025 (27 days ago)

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Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$32.52 - $38.02

per hour

Closes

January 16, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves hands-on maintenance and repairs on park buildings, grounds, and utilities, such as fixing plumbing, electrical systems, and structures during the busy months from March to December.

It's perfect for someone with practical trade skills who enjoys outdoor work and can handle a variety of repair tasks with minimal oversight.

Good fits include experienced handymen or tradespeople looking for temporary government work in Washington, DC.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform maintenance mechanic duties independently without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Proficiency in technical practices including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, roofing, and painting
  • Skill in using measuring instruments and interpreting instructions, specifications, and blueprints
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment safely
  • Knowledge of materials used in building and utility repairs
  • At least one year of specialized experience (paid or volunteer) equivalent to full-time work, with detailed documentation of hours, months, and years

Full Job Description

Performs a series of Maintenance Mechanic duties: repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities, requiring various trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, roofing, painting and other related trades.

Defined Season: March-December Open to first 65 applicants or until 01/02/2026 whichever comes first. Applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 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, Specifications, etc.

(includes blueprints 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.

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, WG-4749-09 position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.

Constructs, alters, modifies or repairs a wide range of features in buildings and other facilities. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.

Replaces lavatories and sinks, replaces pumps and water meters. Safely operates a wide variety of maintenance vehicles.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/19/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/19/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC-1616-ROCR-26-12842629-DE