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Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Salary

$24.50 - $28.58

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves helping maintain the grounds and buildings at Manassas National Battlefield Park, such as mowing lawns, cleaning areas, and assisting with basic repairs like painting and plumbing.

It's a hands-on role from April to October, working under supervision to keep the park looking good and functional for visitors.

A good fit would be someone reliable and physically able who enjoys outdoor work and has some basic maintenance experience, even from volunteering.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (screen-out factor)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Skill in using measuring instruments like tape measures and squares
  • Understanding of materials, technical practices, and safe work methods
  • Experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and custodial duties
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Familiarity with power tools, safety manuals, and basic building maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting)

Full Job Description

This position is located in Manassas National Battlefield Park, in the Maintenance Program.

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

Anticipated Entry on Duty: Beginning of April Open to the first 75 applicants or until 02/27/2026 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: Work demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc Use of Measuring Instruments Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order) 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:

The major of the Maintenance Woker includes, but are not limited to, the following: Assist journey-level or other higher graded maintenance workers under general supervision in general landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Mow and trim lawn areas, remove weeds, sweep walks, remove trash, prepare landscaping beds.

Assist in the performance of building maintenance work including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting exterior and interior surfaces.

Prepare surfaces for painting, select and use a variety of cleaning agents, mix and thin painting materials and select appropriate lumber type Make simple measurements using tape measure and square.

Able to follow written and verbal instructions to perform tasks. Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools and safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.

Performs custodial duties, cleaning,(sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, empty trash cans, clean restrooms).

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC-1616-MANA-26-12860296-DE