Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)
National Park Service
Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$24.25 - $28.29
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves hands-on maintenance and repair work on park grounds, buildings, and utilities in the National Mall area of Washington, D.C., typically from March to September.
Workers handle routine tasks like fixing structures and assisting with trades such as carpentry or plumbing, using basic tools safely.
It's a good fit for someone with practical experience in manual labor or maintenance who enjoys outdoor work and can perform tasks independently with minimal oversight.
These positions are located in National Mall and Memorial parks and will perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 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) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications (other than blueprints) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials Use of measuring equipment 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 duties of the Maintenance Worker (seasonal) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities.
Safely and effectively uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly.
Assists with a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as masonry, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and painting.
Provides simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
Assists higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks.
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