Seasonal Forest Maintenance Technician

Forest Service (DOA); Riggins (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform a variety of building and grounds upkeep duties at locations including Riggins, ID. The role involves interior/exterior maintenance, painting, carpentry, plumbing assistance, custodial work, and equipment operation on a temporary, full-time basis (WG 6).

Travel may be required; relocation assistance not provided. The position is located in a National Forest setting with telework eligibility noted; salary ranges from $23.93 to $25.05

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (blueprinting reading).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• There is no substitution of education for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs various minor building maintenance, interior and exterior.
• Carries out small painting projects inside and out, using tools and equipment.
• Prepares surfaces, cleans brushes and equipment, mixes and thins paints, applies primer and finish coats.
• Performs general carpentry work for simple construction and repairs.
• Uses common hand and power tools and basic assembly and fastening procedures.
• Assists with repairs to plumbing and clears plugged fixtures.
• Performs custodial duties in offices and facilities to maintain cleanliness.
• Sweeps and mops floors, vacuums carpets, dusts woodwork, washes windows.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools/Equipment

Knowledge of Materials

Driver’s license

Job description

The Forest Service is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform a variety of building and grounds upkeep duties at locations including Riggins, ID. The role involves interior/exterior maintenance, painting, carpentry, plumbing assistance, custodial work, and equipment operation on a temporary, full-time basis (WG 6).

Travel may be required; relocation assistance not provided. The position is located in a National Forest setting with telework eligibility noted; salary ranges from $23.93 to $25.05