Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $26.31 - $30.66 Per Hour

Job Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. The duties described by this position may not fully meet the type of work to be performed or there may be work that this position does not do in each of the specialties; however, if the general intent is met then this position is appropriate.

Major Duties:

• This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), December 22, 2025. Major Duties: Performs recurring building-maintenance and repair work in the trades of carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, masonry, cement finishing, and basic electrical utility repair. Work supports both historic and non-historic structures and includes the repair, replacement, construction, and installation of building components and fixtures. Constructs, installs, repairs, and replaces doors, windows, trim, siding, shelves, cabinets, steps, framing elements, and similar structural and finish components. Measures, cuts, fits, assembles, and secures materials using appropriate hand and power tools while following accepted trade practices and preservation requirements. Prepares, repairs, and paints interior and exterior building surfaces including wood, metal, masonry, and plaster components. Mixes paints and coatings, performs surface preparation such as sanding, scraping, priming, and cleaning, and ensures proper application and cleanup in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines. Performs plumbing maintenance including replacing faucets, valves, traps, hose bibs, unions, nipples, and related fixtures; repairing minor leaks; clearing clogged drains; assisting with seasonal winterization; and digging or backfilling shallow trenches as needed to support utility lines or drainage components. Performs basic electrical maintenance such as replacing lamps, light fixtures, switches, receptacles, and fuses, and completing simple wiring repairs that involve removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, or insulating defective wiring or components. Ensures all work is consistent with safety procedures but does not perform journeyman-level troubleshooting or system installation. Reads and interprets work orders, sketches, basic blueprints, and technical instructions to determine materials, layout, and proper methods for completing assigned tasks. Plans work independently, selects tools and materials, and ensures work meets established standards. Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and related equipment safely. Works in all weather conditions, on rooftops, in confined spaces, or in awkward positions while lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Qualifications: 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 blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. 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. 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. Physical Demands: 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/10/2026.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12844502 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-10