Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) to support facility upkeep and grounds maintenance across park sites. The position runs April through October with variability due to weather and project needs.

Applicants will be evaluated on several job-related factors and must demonstrate ability to follow instructions, use tools, and interpret specifications. Volunteer experience and CTAP/ICTAP eligibility are noted for prioritized consideration.

Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications by the closing date stated.
• Describe experience and training proving ability for the duties.
• Resumes must support responses to the assessment questions.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Interpret Instructions & Blueprints

Use & Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instructions

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Seasonal).

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

Open to the first 150 applicants.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/13/2026-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:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints 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 Instructions

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, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.