Maintenance Mechanic

US National Park Service; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service at Manassas National Battlefield Park in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance tasks under normal supervision, using basic hand tools and measuring devices, and following established procedures. The role involves reading instructions and specifications, applying safe work practices, and completing routine physical tasks.

Qualifications include the ability to interpret instructions and handle common maintenance duties in a park

Qualifications

• Resume must clearly show ability to perform common maintenance tasks under normal supervision.
• Describe experience and training that prepared you for the job and duties.
• Qualifications reviewer will not assume duties by job titles alone; address knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Uses basic hand tools and measuring devices correctly and safely.
• Follows instructions, learns procedures, and completes assigned tasks to standard.
• Performs routine physical tasks appropriate to the position.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Use of Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic at Manassas National Battlefield Park in Manassas, Virginia.

Please visit find a park for additional park information.

This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/29/2026 - 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:

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Use of Measuring Instruments
3. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform common maintenance tasks under normal supervision subject to inspection for compliance with work and safety standards and policies including:

• Uses basic hand tools and measuring devices correctly and safely.
• Follows instructions, learns procedures, and completes assigned tasks to standard.
• Performs routine physical tasks appropriate to the position.

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.