Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office- Assateague Island National Seashore is March

• September , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March
• July 2027.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs all aspects of the carpentry, plumbing, painting trades at journeymen level. Repairs and maintains historic buildings, government housing, support structures and buildings within accepted safety, health and sanitary conditions.

Perform carpentry work on structures and existing buildings. Construct and maintain both frame and masonry type structures. Construct, repair, and replace floors, shelving, rafters, stairways, doors, windows, and roofs. Perform plumbing on water tanks and floats, Potable and wastewater systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks, floats, fittings, sinks, toilets, and fixtures.

Performs electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing single or three phase systems, performing routine installation, trouble shooting, and repairs to related items in absence of a qualified electrician. Performs all phases of painting such as surface preparation, spraying, brushing, rolling, mixing, matching, stains, the selection of paints, oil or latex, rust prevention, etc.

Input data into the computerized Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Employee must show knowledge of basic windows operating systems, use of electronic email and word processing programs. Ensures the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, tools, and work sites. Independently performs a variety of journeymen duties related to maintenance work that ranges from carpentry of historic/public strcutures to daily maintenance activities such as electrical, plumbing, masonry and other daily activities.

Plan and lay out projects, making modifications when necessary. Uses initiative and sound judgment to accomplish work assignments.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. The Maintenance Mechanic at the WG-09 level performs a variety of tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, painting, and roofing. Skilled preservation trade techniques are performed in an array of different work environments, involving historic and/or contemporary buildings, features, structures, or large exterior or interior objects.

The work may also include elements of new construction and/or demolition. Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to, carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, or roofing tasks where the incumbent is skilled in construction or repair of ornate or decorative building features and components of historic structures, and the altering or repairs to structural elements.

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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification etc.

(includes blueprinting reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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, Ameri.

Corps) 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.

Physical Effort: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.

Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.