Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through July but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2026.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: 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 Equipment. 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.

KALAUPAPA HANSEN'S DISEASE PATIENTS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Kalaupapa Hansen's Disease patients and to Native Hawaiians in accordance with PL 96-565.

For the purposes of this preference, "Native Hawaiians" are persons who are not less than one-half of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to the year 1778.

Preference eligibles not currently employed in the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service appointment authority Schedule A, 213.3102.

Consideration will be given to non-preference applicants in the absence of a qualified Preference eligible.

In order to receive this preference, applicants must submit ONE of the following at the time of application to this position: Certificate reflecting applicant's Hansen's Disease patient status at Kalaupapa; OR Documentation reflecting applicant's acceptance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, State of Hawaii for lease of Hawaiian Home Lands have at least 50% "Hawaiian blood," OR Birth certificate and/or other documentation of applicant and Hawaiian parent(s) back to applicant's full Hawaiian ancestors showing applicant is at least 50% "Native Hawaiian." ICTAP/CTAP Statement: 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.

Major Duties:

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year.

Dates of employment will vary between park sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation.

Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.

The duty stations for the parks are: Lassen Volcanic NP: Manzanita Lake, CA. Kalaupapa National Historical Park: Kalaupapa, HI. John Muir National Historic Park: Martinez, CA.

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.

Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures. Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters.

Construct, install, repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets.

Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed.

Receive, unload and process incoming shipments according to established procedures, and report discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.

May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding or assisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems in the facility.

Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites.

Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weight up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present.

Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.