Maintenance Worker
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
This job in plain English
This is a temporary, full-time Maintenance Worker job with the U.S. Forest Service, located within a National Forest in Ukiah, Oregon. The work includes building and repairing trails, maintaining buildings and grounds, and operating heavy and light power equipment. Many vacancies are open, and occasional travel may be required.
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.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
What you would do
- Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings and grounds.
- Builds and maintains trails, including rock work and wood structures.
- Operates heavy and light power equipment and motor vehicles.
- Performs custodial work in offices, restrooms, and visitor areas.
- Performs ground care such as mowing, edging, leaf collection, and snow removal.
Do you qualify for WG-5?
With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years. It refers to OPM's Federal Wage System qualification standards. Your resume must clearly show that you have the experience described in the duties.
With education: Education cannot replace experience for this job.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, no more than 2 pages, with name, contact information, education, and work experience
- Resume must show work schedule, hours per week, and dates of employment for each job
- Proof of eligibility and a recent SF-50 if you claim CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority
How you will be rated: You will be ranked on job knowledge, including equipment repair, measuring tools, reading instructions and blueprints, and working without more than normal supervision. If your qualifications are found to be inflated, your score may be lowered or you may be found ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Show hours per week and dates of employment for every job on your resume, or your experience may not count.
- Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Upload only accepted file types such as PDF or Word, and do not upload encrypted or Adobe Portfolio files.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Must be 18 years old
- Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Pre-employment drug urinalysis, with random testing afterward
- E-Verify employment check
- Direct deposit of federal pay required
- Temporary appointment that may end early due to lack of work or funds
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
- $23.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-5 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Locations
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- Ukiah, Oregon
- Location Negotiable After Selection
- 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-R6-3FS064-5DT-SM
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