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US National Park Service
Maintenance Worker
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$37,984 / year median in New Mexico
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Summary You will serve as a Maintenance Worker for Pecos National Historical Park.
Salary Range Information :
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. WG-07: $26.34 (Step 1) to $30.71 (Step 5) per hour- Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Los Alamos, New Mexico (AQ) Wage Area Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.
Area Information:
Pecos National Historical Park is 2 miles south of Pecos, New Mexico on State Highway 63, and 4 miles north of I-25. It's 25 miles east of Santa Fe and 44 miles west of Las Vegas, NM. The park sits at 6900-7400 feet in a pinon/juniper woodland. Annual precipitation is 7-10 inches, with 12-16 inches of winter snowfall. Temperatures average 40°F in winter and 80°F in summer. Pecos offers schools and banks; Las Vegas and Santa Fe have full amenities, colleges, and cultural attractions. For more info, visit www.nps.gov/peco Requirements Conditions of employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Respirator fit test required. You may be required to travel overnight occasionally. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must obtain a New Mexico State Drinking Water Certification within one year of entry on duty. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Additional Requirements located under Qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. 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 service. In 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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.Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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 blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) To be minimally qualifying you must demonstrate in your resume experience you are able to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-7 position with at least two of the following trades: Carpentry- constructs, installs, repairs and replace items such as doors, shelves, etc. Painting
- preparing surfaces, determine painting materials to be used and method of application, and painting a variety of surfaces Plumbing
- replace various valves, unions, elbows, fixtures, toilets, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines, cut and thread pipes, winterize water systems, etc. Roofing
- repairs and patching, tar and paper, metal foam roofs and asphalt shingles Electrical
- repairs including removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, and insulating defective wiring and fixtures Masonry
- maintenance, measures, determines amount of concrete, sets forms, pours and finishes concrete to blueprint standards and project specifications Water Plant Operator
- monitoring pumping equipment, regulating water, reading meters gauges and charts, recording readings and preparing reports 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. Additional information Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.For information visit:
Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. Related Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630).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).
- applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified
- applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified
- applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Federal Resume:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Complete Required Assessment . Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (I/CTAP): If you are applying under I/CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified.For more information visit:
USAJOBS Help Center- Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials
- you must remove your image from all documents.
- Apply by 08/04/26 Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Pecos, NM No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $26.34
- $30.