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.

Positions for Lake and Peninsula County will be duty stationed at Brooks Camp, AK.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/04/2026 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" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay.

-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: Knowledge of simple and common trade practices.

Ability to make simple measurements using tape measure and square.

Ability to use simple hand tools such as hammer, saw, brush and roller, screwdriver, wrench, electric drill/saw, and other power tools in a safe and acceptable manner.

Ability to operate light vehicles and equipment such as a pick-up truck. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. Major Duties:

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

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: CARPENTRY: The incumbent will be tasked to perform repairs on homes, out buildings, and various structures within the park.

These repairs will include but not limited to, window and door replacements, cabinetry and trim work, and various jobs requiring the use of carpentry and wood working tools.

PAINTING: The job will require the employee to paint the interior and exterior of park buildings and various structures.

The maintenance worker will also learn the skills needed to clean, preserve, and store various paints and equipment for future use.

PLUMBING: The maintenance employee will be tasked to maintain, repair, and replace various plumbing aspects for park resources.

These skills will also focus on the repair and upkeep of oil heating boiler systems.

ROOFING: The incumbent will perform minor roofing repairs, preservation, and maintenance of current and future roofs of the park's buildings.

This includes but is not limited to metal, asphalt, and wood shingle covering. ELECTRICAL: The maintenance worker will make minor repairs to electrical system throughout the park.

This will include but not limited to lighting replacements, wiring new light switches, and replacement and upkeep of electrical components of oil heating boiler systems.

JANITORIAL: The maintenance section is required from time to time to assist with park janitorial duties. These duties include sweeping, mopping, and upkeep office spaces and bathrooms.

OTHER DUTIES: The incumbent will be tasked from time to time to help with other sections of the faculty's maintenance branch.

These could include driving, helping with automotive repairs, welding, brazing, and other maintenance functions that will arise at various times.

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