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Maintenance Worker Leader

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

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$38.58 - $44.97

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a small team of maintenance workers in the National Park Service to repair and upkeep buildings, utilities, grounds, roads, and trails in Sitka, Alaska, while also performing hands-on work yourself.

It's ideal for someone with practical experience in trades like construction or repair who enjoys supervising others in an outdoor, public service setting and prioritizes safety.

The role requires demonstrating good work habits, managing tools and materials, and ensuring the team follows instructions accurately.

Key Requirements

  • Strong ability to lead or supervise a crew of 4-10 workers on a daily basis
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair techniques
  • Proficiency in technical practices, including precise and artistic methods
  • Skill in using measuring instruments and maintaining tools and equipment
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints
  • Understanding of materials used in maintenance and construction
  • Commitment to safety protocols, including hazard analysis and PPE instruction

Full Job Description

This position is a working leader assigned responsibility for building and utility maintenance work.

The position provides daily direction to at least three (3) workers to accomplish trades work on a regular and recurring part of the job and exercised on a substantially full time and continuing basis.

The highest level of work led is at the WG-08 level. Requirements Continued...

This probation period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct. the needs and interests of the agency.

whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) 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.

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:

Leads a crew of between 4-10 employees in performing maintenance and repair work to all park facilities (both historic and non-historic), grounds, roads, trails, and utilities.

Demonstrates proper work methods and works along with others to set a pace. Ensures necessary plans, materials, supplies, equipment and tools are available when needed.

Recommends operation needs per work requests to the supervisor.

Ensures safety and housekeeping rules are followed, including holding routine safety meetings, performing Job Hazard Analyses, performs safety walk-arounds, and gives proper instruction on the use of personal protective equipment.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AK-1537-SITK-26-12926872-DE