Maintenance Worker

Geological Survey · Department of the Interior

📍 Madison, Wisconsin 💰 $27.71 – $32.32/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Geological Survey
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Salary: $27.71 – $32.32/hr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-08-26
Application Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion. $27.71 Per Hour (Step 01) to $32.32 Per Hours (Step 05).

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conducts work to maintain and operate HVAC/R systems. Conducts work to maintain and operate lab support systems.

Operates & performs required preventative maintenance on such equipment as HVAC systems, steam boilers, hot water boilers, incinerators, water hillers, walk-in freezers, diesel- powered electrical generators, HEPA-filtered air exhaust systems, sterilizers, and others Installs, modifies, repairs, & tests new & existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Locates & diagnoses trouble occurring in all electrical & control systems and makes all required repairs. Condition of Employment- During on-call rotation, must be within 90 minutes response time to the Center for building emergencies.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Contact

StaffingTeam5@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.71 – $32.32/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.