Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

National Park Service; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Alaska seeks a Maintenance Worker for a temporary position up to one year in the Alaska Region.

Duties include routine grounds and building maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and facility upkeep, with opportunities to assist skilled trades. Role involves indoor/outdoor work in varying weather, and forklift operation where required.

Qualifications

• Performs routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
• Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Requires using simple measures and hand tools for carpentry and painting on various facilities.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs and replacement of fittings and fixtures that do not require custom fitting.
• Operates a light truck and forklift for transporting materials and loading/unloading supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
• Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs and painting on projects where appearances are not critical.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing fittings.
• Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and transport materials.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Forklift

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Job description

This position is located in DOI Seasonal Temp Team. This is a temporary not to exceed 1 year position in the Alaska Region.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties: Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings,equipment and related utilities. Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.

Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacingbroken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaceshinges, latches and catches. Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects whereappearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.

Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do notrequire custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replacesliquid petroleum gas bottles. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.

Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collects trash. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assistingon project work. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minorrepairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers.

Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for the required special knowledge or expertise as outlined in this announcement.

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 $28.5 – $33.21/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.