Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Saint Mary (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Montana is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal) to supervise and perform building and utility maintenance work. This working leader position emphasizes hands-on duties and overseeing a crew during the busy March‑September season, with weather and funding conditions affecting dates.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate leadership, knowledge of equipment installation and repair, and the ability to read instructions and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT); capable of directing work and overseeing a crew.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related tasks.
• Demonstrated technical practices with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and interpret measurements.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints.
• Knowledge of materials used in maintenance and repair work.

Responsibilities

• Lead or supervise maintenance work as a working leader.
• Perform building and utility maintenance tasks as required.
• Coordinate with team to complete projects during seasonal period.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Describe experience and training in resume for eligibility review.

Skills

Ability To Lead or Supervise

Knowledge of Equipment Installation

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Tools and Equipment Maintenance

Blueprint Reading / Instructions

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal). This position is a working leader assigned responsibility for building and utility maintenance work.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March-September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2026-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 Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
7. 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. 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.

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.