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 03/16/2026 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" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of 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 do the work of a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07, without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of painting practices and of types of paint used in various applications, and skill in painting the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

Knowledge of carpentry practices and ability to perform repairs to buildings.

Ability to use and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment, including safely operating trucks, UTVs, utility trailers, chainsaws, and other power equipment in general maintenance and construction operations.

Ability to perform janitorial and laborer work. Major Duties:

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: Construct, install, repair, and replace items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets.

Apply premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces using brushes or rollers.

Paint various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets.

Perform plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets and various types of pipe and copper lines.

Check, troubleshoot and analyze electrical circuitry using proper equipment to measure current, voltage and resistance. Install, repair and replace electrical systems components.

Operate motor vehicles, trucks, trailers, tractors, skid steer loaders, backhoe, lawn mowers, edgers, etc. Please visit find a park for additional park information.