Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) (Seasonal)

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 primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers.

Likely Entry on Duty: March-July 2027

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.

For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

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 blueprint 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.