Summary The primary purpose of the Maintenance Working Leader is to provide daily direction to employees for recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union. Duties Some of the Maintenance Worker Leader Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Lead a crew of maintenance workers in performing maintenance, repair, construction, and preservation work involving two or more trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, roofing, grounds maintenance, or other related maintenance work. Pass on instructions and work assignments; demonstrate proper work methods; answer questions concerning procedures, materials, tools, and equipment; and check work in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions, established procedures, and quality standards. Plan and coordinate daily work activities by reviewing work orders and project requirements; determining work sequences; estimating materials, tools, equipment, and staffing needs; and reporting work progress, delays, or other issues to the supervisor. Perform and lead workers in the maintenance, repair, installation, and preservation of facilities, structures, grounds, utilities, trails, and other developed assets using appropriate maintenance trade practices. Operate and ensure the safe use and routine maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles, motorized equipment, and other equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance and repair work. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.