Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Beaufort, SC seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform routine maintenance on grounds, exterior structures, buildings and utilities, applying carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry and related trades.

Candidates must meet screening criteria, interpret instructions and blueprints, and demonstrate ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; work under supervision to ensure safe, quality repairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials and technical practices, and use of measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties in one trade area such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical or masonry under supervision.

Skills

Screen-out supervision

Blueprint reading

Tools & equipment use

Trade knowledge & measuring

Tools

Tools & equipment maintenance

Job description

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.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/07/2026-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:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc., Knowledge of materials, Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic), and Use of Measuring Instruments

SCREEN OUT:

Minimum Qualifications: Perform some maintenance worker duties associated with one trade such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, or another trade appropriate to this position. Performed these duties under dose supervision and subject to frequent inspection. I am able to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner. Knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in one trade area. Possess the ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.

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.