Maintenance Worker Leader

National Park Service; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Tennessee is seeking a Maintenance Worker Leader for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You will supervise maintenance tasks in campgrounds and picnic areas, coordinate standards with subordinates, and maintain FMSS records.

The role requires coordinating and leading a team, ensuring safety, timely task completion, and proper use of tools and equipment under the Maintenance Worker Supervisor's guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads a maintenance team to perform campground, picnic area, and operational duties.
• Keeps daily FMSS records and maintains inventories, orders supplies, and ensures timely work.
• Monitors safety, ensures proper use of tools and equipment, and relays instructions from supervisor.
• Transports crews, supplies and materials.

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Leader with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in Tennessee in the North District Custodial & Grounds under the supervision of the Maintenance Worker Supervisor. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs all routine campground, picnic areas and operational duties. Will be responsible for coordinating standards and time requirements for subordinates. Coordinates and works on task with subordinates. Maintains daily FMSS records.

Keeps inventory and orders supplies and materials. Performs Grounds Maintenance including historical structures, such as mowing, trimming and litter pick up. Transports crews, supplies and materials. Relays information and instructions from supervisor. Makes sure work is started on time. Ensures that needed plans, supplies, tools and materials are obtained. Gets needed information for decisions on problems from supervisor.

Ensures that all equipment, tools and supplies are used correctly to ensure the safety of employees.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23.97 - $27.98/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.