Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic

Full Job Description

This position is located at Dry Tortugas National Park in the Facilities Maintenance Division.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May - January, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 1, 2026.

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/17/2026 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 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, specification, etc.

(includes blueprint 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.

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.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Major Duties:

As a Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic at Dry Tortugas National Park you will: Perform general carpentry work, such as repairing, constructing, installing, and replacing doors, shelves, windows, trim, cabinets, shelves, shutters to buildings and inside of residences.

Perform general plumbing maintenance, such as maintaining plumbing to kitchen and bathroom fixtures and sprinkler systems and fuel supply pipe systems to buildings and residences.

Perform general HVAC work including repairing, replacing, and cleaning of HVAC systems in housing and buildings. Perform general painting, masonry work, roofing etc.

Utilizes a variety of materials, tools and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.

Area Information: This position is duty stationed within Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO) on Garden Key, located 68 miles west of Key West, Florida in the southeastern Gulf of America.

Garden Key is a remote 16-acre island with few services. The island does have employee housing, a small recreation room, and limited internet.

There are no groceries stores, banks, parts and supply outlets, etc. available on island. Employees must travel to Key West via park supply ship, commercial ferry, or seaplane to access most services.

For information about this National Park unit, please visit www.nps.gov/drto.