Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with National Park Service overseeing the maintenance, cleaning, repair, and preservation of built structures such as buildings, docks, and boardwalks. The Midwest Region, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, includes two facility locations: Van Buren, Missouri, and Eminence, Missouri. Salary Range Information: Rest of United States Southern Missouri Wage Area WG-4749-09: $25.69 - $29.97 per hour.

Duties

The duties of a Maintenance Mechanic include: Perform journeyman-level work in multiple trades-primarily carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, and roofing-including construction, alteration, repair, layout, and finish work using power/hand tools, shop mathematics, and applicable codes/standards Operate, maintain, and repair water and wastewater systems, including pumps, filters, valves, gauges, chemical feeders, and instrumentation; interpret process data and make adjustments to ensure regulatory compliance. Troubleshoot and perform lower-graded electrical tasks (per plans/diagrams and the National Electrical Code) to install, repair, or replace wiring, controls, fixtures, and minor system components. Operate heavy equipment and vehicles (e.g., graders, tractors/backhoes, dump trucks) and perform road/grounds/asphalt maintenance (grading, patching, crack sealing, drainage upkeep) safely and effectively. Follow safety and compliance requirements (e.g., respirator fit, chemical handling, PPE; outdoor work in varied conditions; documentation) and maintain tools/equipment in safe working order.

Qualifications

Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/01/2026-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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials 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. 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.

Education

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