Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Harpers Ferry (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is available at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for a Maintenance Worker. The role involves building and utility maintenance, assisting skilled workers, and requires specific technical knowledge. This is an on-site position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without supervision.
• Experience in maintenance and repair duties.

Responsibilities

• Performing building and utility maintenance and repair duties.
• Assisting higher-graded maintenance workers.

Skills

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Technical Practices

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

This position is located in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

The selectee will perform recurring building and utility maintenance and repair duties and assist journeymen and other higher-graded maintenance workers.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 06/02/2025, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Duties

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is June - December, but it can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: As soon as possible.

The major duties of the Maintenance Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing building and utility maintenance and repair duties.
• Assisting higher-graded maintenance workers and journeymen.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. The Ability To Do The Work Of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
6. Knowledge of Materials

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above are not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In your application, describe in detail the experience and training that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described. Experience should be clearly documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience includes paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translate directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.