Maintenance Worker
Job Location:
Lapwai, ID - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Maintenance Worker within the Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Maintenance Division Wisdom Montana or Walla Walla Washington or Lapwai Idaho.
Salary Range Information (Per Annum):
- Wisdom Montana/Beaverhead County $28.58-$33.33 AC-083R-Federal Wage System Regular and Special Production Facilitating Wage Rate Schedules for the Montana (RUS) Wage Area
- Walla Wall Washington/Walla Walla County $29.19-$34.06 AC-144R-Federal Wage System Regular and Special Production Facilitating Wage Rate Schedules for the Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon (RUS) Wage Area
- Lapwai Idaho/Nez Perce County $27.02-31.52 AC145R- Federal Wage System Regular and Special Production Facilitating Wage Rate Schedules for the Spokane Washington (RUS) Wage Area
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which youre selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
DUTIES
The position is classified as Maintenance Worker WGfor the NPS. The primary purpose is to perform recurring building and utility maintenance assist journeymen and higher graded workers and utilize skill across several trades. The majority of time must be spent in at least two of following trades with percentages indicated typical allocation:
- Electrical - replace light switches and fixtures change bulbs assist electrician with wiring and installation.
- Masonry - concrete and plaster touch ups mixing masonry cement laying brick/blocks/flagstone using hand tools and mixers
- Wastewater Treatment Operating - Operate pretreatment and primary/secondary treatment systems conduct tests (biochemical oxygen demand solids oxygen) adjust chemicals operate filters and tanks.
- Engineering Equipment Operating - operate and maintain vehicles/equipment (dump trucks loaders forklifts grounds equipment perform duties like snow plowing road material spreading hauling loading and clearing compacting and working around confined spaces.
- Water Treatment Plant Operating - perform water quality tests use meters add chemicals make equipment checks.
Other responsibilities - low graded duties: painting plumbing welding trails/grounds work asphalt/road maintenance operate cars/trucks/equipment (bobcat skid loader/tractors).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime work due to the geographical area of the park(s) sites.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Requirements Continued...
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
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)
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOIs conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more visit otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment change in duty station (PCS). The decision to offer an PCS will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS) recruitment.
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
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: Exposure to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposure 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
