Maintenance Mechanic (Historic Preservation) (Seasonal) - National Park Service

Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Have the ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) WG 5 without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Work history demonstrates experience performing simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with more than one of the following occupations: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing and motor vehicle operation. Examples of this work are repairing and modifying wood components of historic structures. Cleaning and repairing buildings, walls, trim and floor surfaces for painting. Assisting in maintenance, repair and stabilization of historic ruins and sites. Removing deteriorated roofing materials in preparation for reroofing and assisting with restoring and stabilizing roofs. 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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. GS 5 Duties Simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with more than one of the following occupations: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing and motor vehicle operation. Examples of this work are repairing and modifying wood components of historic and prehistoric structures. Cleaning and repairing buildings, walls, trim and floor surfaces for painting. Assisting in maintenance, repair and stabilization of prehistoric and historic ruins and sites. Removing deteriorated roofing materials in preparation for reroofing and assisting with restoring and stabilizing roofs. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Physical Demands: The physical effort required is considered heavy to moderate and requires lifting and handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifting or moving heavier items with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers. The incumbent is required to work while standing, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. When working from a ladder or scaffolds, work involves reaching overhead, stretching or other awkward positions. Working Conditions: General work is done at prehistoric and historic structures and ruins throughout the park. Often these are in backcountry locations with difficult access that may require rappelling and the use of scaffold and ladder systems. The structures and ruins may be extremely deteriorated and structurally unsound, and therefore considered hazardous. Exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, saw dust in the air, fumes, and hazards associated with power equipment or preservatives. Occasionally the work may be performed outside under adverse weather conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects, snakes, and poisonous plants can be encountered.