Maintenance Worker

U.S.-Fish-; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of facilities and grounds within the refuge. The role may require overnight travel and the use of a government travel charge card.

A probationary period applies and selection emphasizes demonstrated ability to perform maintenance tasks with minimal supervision. The position requires meeting multiple job-related factors and documenting relevant experience in the resume and assessment questionnaire to

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision (Screen-out)
• Technical practices including operation of motor vehicles
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments and gauges
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprint reading
• Knowledge of materials used in maintenance tasks

Skills

Supervision-free work

Motor vehicle operation

Equipment assembly/repair

Measuring instruments

Tools and equipment maintenance

Blueprint reading

Materials knowledge

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker for Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

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

Requirements Continued...

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;
• 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-10/30/2026-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 a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices (Operation of Motor vehicles)
3. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability To USE and Maintain Tools and equipment.
6. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
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.