Summary
The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Anticipated Entry on Duty: December 2027.
Responsibilities
Some of the Maintenance Worker (Trails) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Safely and effectively uses hand and power tools required for the job and can maintain these tools properly. Clears trails from windfallen trees, vegetation, rock fall and other debris on trail. Builds up tread surfaces in eroded areas. Assists in the installation and maintenance of trail structures including cribbing and retainer walls, water diversion bars, and steps. Trail maintenance and construction of graded trails and paved trails. Additional duties for the WG-7 Maintenance Worker (Trails) include: Provide daily guidance and direction to field crews completing trail maintenance/construction. Construction and maintenance of rock and wood water bars, retaining walls and cribbing, and other trail structures. Laying out and constructing new trail in rocky, mountainous terrain, and performing landscape restoration of abondoned trails.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. WG-05 Specialized Experience --- Experience that demonstrates ability to perform work as a maintenance worker assisting journey-level, or other higher graded maintenance workers under general supervision. This experience includes basic carpentry, simple electrical installations or repairs, basic plumbing work, and painting interior and exterior surfaces; and janitorial services, including cleaning sinks, toilets, sweeping and mopping floors, and ensuring that there are adequate supplies of soap, towels, and toilet paper for a public restroom. May also include performing preventative maintenance such as changing oil, clean air filters, mixing oil and gas, and maintain fluids on small engines. Operate pick-up trucks and use a variety of power tools such as chain saws, vibratory compactors, and string trimmers. WG-07 Specialized Experience --- ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER LEADER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) I have journeyman level experience in trail maintenance and construction in all of the following trades, Rigging, Masonry, Carpentry, Hazardous Tree Mitigation and Removal, Motor Vehicle and Equipment Operation. I have experience independently supervising front and back country trail crews performing trail maintenance (clearing windfall, tread, drainage, and brushing) and backcountry camp maintenance, in isolated wilderness trail systems as part of a professional trail crew. I have supervised others in the construction of technically challenging trail and camp structures, (i.e., new trail construction, trail bridges, foot logs, turnpike, rock wall, hitch rails). I have worked on the maintenance or preservation of historic buildings. I have supervised crews working on a variety of trail types (i.e. primitive backcountry routes, foot trails, all-purpose trails, fully accessible front country trails). I have worked with a wide variety of native and imported materials routinely used on trail and historic structure projects (i.e. logs, timbers, dimensional lumber), stone (quarried and shaped lava rock, rubble, gravel), steel, and concrete. I hold a current chainsaw certification or wildland fire sawyer qualifications, and I am certified to buck/fall complex large diameter logs/trees. I can lift at least 90 pounds and I'm able to hike up to 15 miles a day. WG-07 - SCREEN-OUT - Ability to Lead; I have sufficient skill in and knowledge of the type of work performed by this position to effectively carry out the duties and perform the leader responsibilities involving 3 or more workers. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instrument 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.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Occupancy of government quarters may be required. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.