Maintenance Worker Leader (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Worker Leader to oversee building and utility maintenance tasks. The role includes directing at least three staff daily and ensuring work is performed safely and to standard.

Seasonal entry typically runs April through October with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is April–May 2027. Open to the first 75 applicants.

Qualifications

• Leads or supervises crews to accomplish building and utility maintenance tasks.
• Assesses job requirements and safety practices.
• Interprets instructions, specifications, and blueprints as needed.
• Maintains and uses a variety of maintenance tools and equipment.
• Understands material properties and applications for projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to at least 3 employees on maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety procedures and work quality meet standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors on project needs and timelines.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Technical practices

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment

Knowledge of materials

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Leader (Seasonal). This position is a working leader assigned responsibility for building and utility maintenance work. The position provides daily direction to at least 3 employees.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is April-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2027.

Open to the first 75 applicants.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

1. Ability To Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic).
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. 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.

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified. To meet the definition of well-qualified, you must (1) score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire; (2) meet the minimum qualification requirements (education, experience or a combination therein), including any selective placement factors; and (3) be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry with reasonable accommodation, when applicable.