Maintenance Technician: Park Facilities & Utilities

US National Park Service; Empire Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and operation duties. The role includes assisting journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers to keep park facilities in good condition.

Likely Entry on Duty is March-July 2027; applicants must submit by 10/26/2026. Qualifications emphasize experience quality over tenure, with focus on interpreting instructions, using tools, and measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• SCREEN OUT ability must be sufficient to perform core duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions, drawings and specs is required.
• Experience using and maintaining typical maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Understanding of materials used in maintenance work.
• Demonstrated technical practices: theoretical and precise work.
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.
• Assist journeymen and higher graded maintenance workers.
• Work with blueprints and follow instructions to complete tasks.

Skills

Ability to do the work

Interpret instructions & specs

Use and maintain tools

Equipment assembly & repair

Knowledge of materials

Technical practices

Use measuring instruments

Job description

The US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and operation duties. The role includes assisting journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers to keep park facilities in good condition.

Likely Entry on Duty is March-July 2027; applicants must submit by 10/26/2026. Qualifications emphasize experience quality over tenure, with focus on interpreting instructions, using tools, and measuring equipment.