Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Beaufort (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

National Park Service in Beaufort, SC is seeking a Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) to perform maintenance and repair work across park facilities. You will work with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, and related trades to keep structures and grounds in good condition.

The role includes handling routine upkeep at visitor facilities, delivering and unloading supplies, and assisting higher grade workers as needed. Weekend/overtime may be required.

Qualifications

No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

Utilize materials, tools, and equipment for maintenance of structures and grounds.
Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty (tightening/replacing fittings).
Perform minor carpentry repairs on buildings and quarters.
Construct, install, repair and replace doors, shelves, hardware, frames, windows, trim and cabinets.
Perform routine site maintenance and restroom cleaning, report discrepancies and damage.
May perform painting, masonry, roofing, welding, or assist higher grade workers with utility systems; operate a light truck to transport materials.

Job description

Schedule: You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (WG-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds. Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures. Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters.

Construct, install, repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets. Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed. Receive, unload and process incoming shipments according to established procedures, and report discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.

May perform other duties such as painting, masonry work, roofing, welding, or assisting higher grade workers with maintenance of utility systems in the facility. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites.

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 $22.24 – $25.98/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

What is the work schedule?

This is a You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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