Maintenance Worker

US Geological Survey; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Geological Survey in Montague, MA announces a federal position within the Northeast Region.

This vacancy requires meeting multiple job-related factors, including the ability to work with minimal supervision and strong practical knowledge of equipment, measuring instruments, and blueprint interpretation. Applicants should document relevant training and experience in their resumes, as described in the assessment criteria.

Qualifications

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

Skills

Screen-out supervision

Equipment assembly

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Read blueprints

Use and maintain tools

Materials knowledge

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Us Geological Survey, Northeast Region, Eastern Ecological Science Center.

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

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/04/2026-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. 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.