Maintenance Worker

Job Details

Position Overview

Duties

• Complete a variety of work primarily involving minor carpentry, drywall repair and finishing, painting, and installing carpet and other flooring materials.
• Install, alter, and remove drywall, metal studs, ceiling grids, tiles, and access panels.
• Install hardware such as locksets, closers, kick plates, and blinds.
• Remove old flooring and prepare surfaces for new installations.
• Apply adhesives, create precise seams, and prepare subfloors.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical Effort: The incumbent exerts moderate to heavy physical effort while performing duties on benches, on level or uneven floors, and in cramped, confined, or awkward work areas. The role requires continuous standing and walking, with frequent bending, stretching, reaching, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and climbing of ladders, scaffolds, or platforms. The worker must be capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. In addition to working under structures or in elevated positions, the incumbent is exposed to hazards ever-present when working with electricity, carpentry power tools, and the various tools of the masonry, plumbing, and mechanical trades. Safety protocols must be maintained while performing these tasks in diverse environments to mitigate risks associated with the trade crafts involved.

• Working Conditions: The incumbent works in both indoor and outdoor environments, with frequent exposure to inclement weather and rapid temperature fluctuations. The work is typically performed in conditions that are dirty, dusty, or greasy. Duties performed from elevated surfaces, such as scaffolds, ladders, and rooftops, carry a risk of falls and significant injury. The worker is consistently exposed to hazards including cuts from hand and power tools, as well as flying debris (e.g., splinters, metal, and paint chips). Additional risks include exposure to sharp edges, physical strains, scrapes, and infections. Furthermore, the position involves potential for electrical shock when servicing circuits, as well as burns from soldering irons, torches, and various painting or cleaning chemicals.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Lifting up to 75 pounds may be required.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Evaluations

Required Documents

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

How to Apply

• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/24/2026to receive consideration.
• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13038765).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
• You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
• Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.