Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
What you'd do
This position is located in the Maintenace Division at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. The typical seasonal period is August to January but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid July 2026-Early August All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major duties
Maintenance Worker Standard Duties: Custodial Operations: Maintain clean and safe conditions for visitors and staff, perform routine custodial duties and tasks. Grounds Maintenance: Maintain public visitor and staff office grounds/landscaping; operate and maintain lawn mowers, weedeaters and hand tools for landscape maintenance; and collect/dispose of trash. Building & Utility Maintenance: Support simple maintenance and repair of buildings, exterior structures, equipment, and utilities; assist higher-graded workers with B&U. tasks. Complete minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing fittings, replacing faucet washers, unplugging drains with a plunger, while using proper plumbing tools and materials. Carpentry: Perform minor carpentry tasks including simple repairs/replacing boards and adjusting hinges, latches, and catches as needed. Utilize and properly maintain hand and power tools in all tasks.
What you need to qualify
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) 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: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.
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