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Maintenance Worker

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary Forest Service job is for a Maintenance Worker located within National Forests. The work is upkeep of campground facilities, buildings, water systems and related structures at duty stations in Riggins, Idaho, and Baker City and Joseph, Oregon. Many vacancies are open for the FY2027 temporary hiring season, with expected start dates between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027.

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.

This job is open to the public. Only U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals (or people who owe allegiance to the U.S.) can apply.

What you would do

  • Inspect buildings, facilities and equipment to find repair needs
  • Repair and maintain campground facilities, shelters, signs and parking lots
  • Respond to water system outages, find leaks and make repairs
  • Test water quality and keep required water system records
  • Perform carpentry, plumbing and painting work on buildings and fixtures
  • Clear brush, mow, clean ditches and do other laborer tasks

Do you qualify for WG-7?

With education: There is no substitution of education for this position. Education cannot replace experience for this job.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with name, address and contact information
  • Resume showing education and work experience with dates of employment
  • Resume showing work schedule and hours worked per week for each job
  • Resume with title, series and grade for federal jobs, if applicable
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL or ICTAP eligibility, if you claim that priority
  • Resume must not exceed 2 pages

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you know the job elements, including working without more than normal supervision, equipment assembly and repair, technical practices, use of measuring instruments, reading instructions and blueprints, using and maintaining tools, and knowledge of materials. You must also complete the Assessment Questionnaire. If your resume or documents show inflated qualifications, your score may be lowered or you may be found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Resumes over 2 pages are removed from consideration, so keep it to 2 pages or less.
  • List hours worked per week and exact dates for each past job on your resume.
  • Complete the Assessment Questionnaire and upload all documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Subject to background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Must pass E-Verify employment verification check
  • Federal payments must go to direct deposit
  • Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year not-to-exceed; 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
$25.00 – $27.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-7 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Joseph, Oregon
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Baker City, Oregon
  • Riggins, Idaho
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-FS3243-7DT-EW

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