Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

US National Park Service; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking a temporary maintenance worker for Sitka, Alaska. This position is housed in the DOI Seasonal Temp Team and not to exceed one year.

Qualifications emphasize knowledge of a park's natural and/or cultural resources and basic trade skills, with local knowledge of Sitka area considered valuable. Applicants should be prepared to perform maintenance tasks in one trade area under close supervision, use standard trade terminology, and maintain simple records.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance trades and basic shop arithmetic preferred.
• Ability to use a computer and maintain basic records.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties in one trade area (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, or similar) under close supervision and with frequent inspection.
• Communicate safely and follow established procedures to complete work assignments.

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.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 10/19/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

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To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph.

Areas considered "near" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of Juneau.

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The following are the qualifications identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies. 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.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP Statement:

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.