Seasonal Maintenance Worker

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Open: December 8, 2025 — Closes: April 6, 2026

This position is located in either Appomattox Court House National Historical Park or Bookter T. Washington National Monument. Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first.
** INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday, December 19, 2025
** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities. Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing, broken planks on picnic tables;

broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces, hinges, latches and catches. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances.

Collects trash. Physical Demands:
Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.