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Posted: March 30, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Seasonal Maintenance Worker

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Location

Fort Payne, Alabama

Salary

$22.09 - $27.36

per hour

Closes

April 13, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves hands-on maintenance tasks like minor repairs to buildings, painting outdoor items, basic plumbing fixes, and cleaning facilities in a park setting in Fort Payne, Alabama.

It's perfect for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has basic practical skills, and can handle routine upkeep without much oversight.

Ideal candidates are reliable workers with experience in simple repairs or facility maintenance, including those with volunteer backgrounds.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform the work independently with minimal supervision (Screen Out factor)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Technical practices in carpentry, painting, and plumbing
  • Skill in using measuring instruments and interpreting instructions or blueprints
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
  • Knowledge of materials for repairs and maintenance
  • Experience in operating light trucks and forklifts for transporting supplies

Full Job Description

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.

The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 04/13/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

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 Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprinting 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. Major Duties:

As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties: Performs minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters.

Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.

Performs minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures.

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

Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.

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

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SE-1629-LIRI-26-12896481-DE