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National Park Service

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Department of the Interior · Carlsbad, New Mexico

Salary
$22.95 - $26.72 per hour
Pay grade
WG-7
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 4, 2026
Closes
Nov 13, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
CAHN-27-13076357-DE-LO

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Open to the public

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Summary

You will serve as a MAINTENANCE WORKER . The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance andoperation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers.

Duties

  • This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Carlsbad CavernsNational Park, CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO At the full performance level (WG-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance ofstructures and grounds .Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kindfittings and fixtures .Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters. Construct, install,repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows,trim and cabinets .May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding orassisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems in the facility. Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms,and making minor repairs as needed.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/13/2026-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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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.

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