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 03/06/2026 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" Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park are the Municipality of Skagway Borough, which includes the communities of Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klukwan, Gustavus, and Juneau.

-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 interpret instructions, specification, etc.

to work from sketches, basic drawings, verbal directions, and work from established instructions provided.

Ability to use a variety of common hand tools and light power tools (e.g., circular saws, electric drills, pneumatic nail guns, wrenches, etc.).

Knowledge of simple and common trade practices such as, performing, simple carpentry related to framing, siding, flooring, roofing, trim, etc., simple plumbing and ability to complete non-technical and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior surfaces, buildings, etc.

Ability to operate and maintain tools, vehicles and equipment such as, light trucks, forklift, riding lawn mower, paint brushes/rollers, hand power tools, scaffold, etc.

Ability to use measuring instruments to make simple measurements using tape measure, square, or similar. Major Duties:

As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform 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.

Duties include: Assist higher graded maintenance workers in the performance of work.

Perform carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables, broken windows using precut stock; make minor adjustments, or replace hinges, latches, and catches.

Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects.

Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures; replace faucet washers; unplug drains using a plunger; replace liquid petroleum gas bottles.

Receive, upload, and process incoming shipments according to established procedures; report discrepancies and damage.

Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash.

Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities.

Make minor repairs as needed. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Please visit find a park for additional park information.