Laborer (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and to assist journeymen and higher graded workers. The position operates in a seasonal capacity with an entry-on-duty period of April–December for the Seasonal Staffing Office-National Capital Region.

Anticipated entry on duty is March–July 2027. Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualifications requirements as described, with emphasis on the quality of

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the screen-out factors with at least two points and an average of two points on all factors.
• Ability to perform the work of Laborer, WG 3502-02 with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of work practices, instructions, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring building and utility maintenance and operation duties.
• Assist journeymen and higher graded maintenance workers.

Skills

Screen Out

Work Practices

Interpret instructions

Use and Maintain tools

Dexterity & Safety

Job description

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-National Capital Region is April-December but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

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

1. You must have the ability to do the work of a Laborer, WG 3502-02, without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out)
2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order).
3. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
4. Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment.
5. Dexterity and Safety.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficiently, 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.