Seasonal Maintenance Worker

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 03/03/2026 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 Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-05, without more than normal supervision in the trades of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Knowledge of technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Ability to use measuring instruments.

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading). Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of materials. Major Duties:

If selected, you will work as a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-05, at Denali National Park and Preserve.

Selectee works for the Facilities Operations Supervisor and/or under the direction of Work Leaders or other higher graded employees and may be assigned a variety of Facilities Operations duties.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Cleans and services visitor facilities including visitor centers, rest stops, and trailheads.

Cleans and services administrative facilities for park employees, residents, and volunteers. Collects trash from around the park and hauls it to a central processing facility.

Collects recycling from around the park and assists in the sorting and handling of the park's recyclable waste.

Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher-graded workers, reporting any discrepancies or damage to others responsible for such items.

Assists higher-graded maintenance workers in the performance of their work.

Performs minor cosmetic repairs according to specific instructions on objects such as picnic tables, trash barrels, or buildings.

Receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports any discrepancies/damages to others responsible for such items.

Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites and while performing rest stop work or assisting on project work.

Operates a forklift to load/unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Training may be provided.

Duties will also include timely documentation of daily work accomplishments using a computerized timekeeping program. Please visit find a park for additional park information.