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Maintenance Worker

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary, full-time Maintenance Worker job with the U.S. Forest Service is based in Missoula, Montana, and involves upkeep of buildings, grounds, and utilities on a National Forest unit. The agency has many vacancies and is hiring for its FY2027 seasonal season, with expected start dates from April 18 to June 13, 2027. The job is not eligible for telework, and travel is occasional.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Any U.S. citizen may apply under the agency's hiring authority.

What you would do

  • Inspect buildings and facilities for repair needs and safety hazards.
  • Maintain and repair campgrounds, comfort stations, picnic shelters, and visitor centers.
  • Test and maintain the drinking water system, including leaks, wells, and pumps.
  • Do carpentry, plumbing, and occasional roofing and painting work.
  • Keep maintenance records and enter data into a national database.
  • Operate hand and power tools and two-way radios.

Do you qualify for WG-7?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years. Applicants are judged on how relevant, broad, and high quality their experience is, including paid and unpaid or volunteer work. Your resume must clearly show that you have the experience.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum, with personal contact information, education, and work history
  • Resume must show work schedule, hours worked per week, and dates of employment for each job
  • College transcripts only if you use education to qualify
  • Proof of eligibility if you claim CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority

How you will be rated: You will be rated on job elements such as working without more than normal supervision, equipment repair knowledge, use of measuring tools, reading instructions and blueprints, using and maintaining tools, and knowledge of materials. Inaccurate or inflated information can lower your score, make you ineligible, or lead to disciplinary action or removal.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less, or you will be removed from consideration.
  • For each past job, list the exact dates and hours worked per week, since the resume must show them.
  • Upload files under 5MB in accepted formats such as PDF or Word, and do not use Adobe Portfolio files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Pass E-Verify employment verification check
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year NTE; may end early

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$31.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-7 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Missoula, Montana
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
Announcement
27-TEMP3-R1-FS3243-7DT-BV

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