Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic

Full Job Description

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 02/25/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraphs.

Areas considered "near" the Denali National Park and Preserve duty station include only: Anderson, Cantwell, Chulitna, Clear, Curry, Denali Park, Ferry, Healy, Kantishna, Lake Minchumina, McKinley Village, Nenana, Nikolai, Petersville, Talkeetna, Tanana, Telida, and Trapper Creek.

-ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to do the work of a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

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. Major Duties:

If selected, you will work as a WG-09 Maintenance Mechanic at Denali National Park and Preserve.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Involved in the design, planning, construction, rehabilitation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a wide variety of structures and utility systems.

Provides technical advice to co-workers. Works with crews involved in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, heating, and utility system trades work.

Performs inspections and collects information. Determines best work practices and materials to complete assignments efficiently in compliance with codes, regulations and NPS goals.

Reads and interprets blueprints, code books, State and Federal Regulations and other technical information. Conducts safety training sessions.

Provides oversight of facilities and work processes to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Uses a government computer and computer programs such as Facility Management Software System (FMSS), Project Management Information System (PMIS), DOI Learn and Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel and the Internet.

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