Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal) to support Assateague Island National Seashore. The role blends carpentry, masonry, painting, and roofing with preservation techniques across varied environments, including historic buildings.

Tasks may include new construction or demolition as needed. Candidates should be able to work with limited supervision and be able to interpret instructions, blueprints, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, or roofing.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks across historic or contemporary structures.
• Engage in carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, or roofing work.
• Repair or construct decorative and structural building features.

Skills

Screen-out knowledge

Equipment assembly/installation/repair

Technical practices

Use of measuring instruments

Interpretation of instructions/specs,蓝

Tool and equipment maintenance

Knowledge of materials

Observing safety/physical exertion

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal).

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office- Assateague Island National Seashore is March - September, 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.

The Maintenance Mechanic at the WG-09 level performs a variety of tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, painting, and roofing. Skilled preservation trade techniques are performed in an array of different work environments, involving historic and/or contemporary buildings, features, structures, or large exterior or interior objects. The work may also include elements of new construction and/or demolition. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to, carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, or roofing tasks where the incumbent is skilled in construction or repair of ornate or decorative building features and components of historic structures, and the altering or repairs to structural elements.

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. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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.

Physical Effort: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.

Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.