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Posted: January 28, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Location

Vienna, Virginia

Salary

$32.93 - $38.35

per hour

Closes

February 11, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves leading a team of workers to maintain, repair, and preserve historic parks and recreational areas, including hands-on tasks like cleaning facilities and using tools for heavy physical work.

It's ideal for someone with experience in manual labor supervision who enjoys outdoor settings and can handle demanding physical tasks in a national park environment.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in keeping popular visitor sites in top condition.

Key Requirements

  • Strong ability to lead and supervise a team of non-supervisory workers
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Proficiency in technical practices, including precise and artistic work
  • Skill in using measuring instruments and interpreting instructions or blueprints
  • Ability to use, maintain, and handle tools and equipment safely
  • Understanding of materials used in maintenance and preservation
  • Capacity for very heavy physical effort, including manual tasks like lifting and cleaning

Full Job Description

The incumbent provides first level supervision, planning, and direction for a group of non-supervisory workers engaged in the operations, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and preservation, of heavily visited historic, recreational, and natural park areas.

Open to the first 60 applicants or until 02/11/2026 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 Lead and Supervise (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 blueprinting 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 Seasonal Maintenance Worker Supervisor, WS-4749-04 position include, but are not limited to, the following: Incumbent performs tasks that require very heavy physical effort and the use of common hand tools.

Perform manual tasks such as moving, loading, stacking, arranging, collecting and cleaning. Utilize safety practices and procedures while following established safety rules.

Performs custodial duties, cleaning, (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, empty trash cans, clean restrooms). Ability to provide leadership and supervise a team of Laborer and Maintenance Workers.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC-1616-WOTR-26-12857232-DE