Maintenance Worker

U.S.-Fish-; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an experienced, intermediate‑level technician to support construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities essential to the care and operation of Service lands and facilities.

The role emphasizes safe work practices, precise use of tools and measuring instruments, and coordination with supervisory staff to complete projects on time and within budget for properties in Rhode Island.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.
• Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction materials and installation methods.
• Knowledge of basic technical practices and measurement instruments.
• Ability to interpret and apply specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance tasks essential to Service lands and facilities.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations while performing hands-on work.
• Document work performed and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Equipment maintenance

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Job description

The Fish and Wildlife Service is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, and their habitats so future generations can continue to enjoy them.

This position supports that mission by carrying out a wide range of intermediate-level construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities essential to the care and operation of Service lands and facilities.

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. 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-10/05/2026-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. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
5. Knowledge of materials
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

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.