Maintenance Worker

U.S.-Fish-; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform a range of intermediate construction, rehabilitation and maintenance tasks. First-time federal hires typically start at the entry step rate, with agency performance and needs shaping progression.

Applicants must meet the screening and qualification requirements and provide detailed experience to support your application; focus on the job-related factors listed to be considered eligible.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Describe the experience and training that prepared you for this job; resume must support the questionnaire.
• Qualification reviewer will not assume duties from job titles alone.
• Address knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas shown.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of intermediate construction, rehabilitation and maintenance work.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Technical Practices

Interpret Instructions/Blueprints

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Equipment Assembly/Repair

Measuring Instruments

Use/Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker for the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of intermediate construction, rehabilitation and maintenance work.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements Continued... In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/08/2026-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. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
4. Operation of Motor Vehicles
5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
6. Use of Measuring Instruments
7. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
8. 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.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in your application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.