Maintenance Worker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $24.86 – $37.24/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $24.86 – $37.24/hr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-23
Application Deadline: 2026-10-06

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Job Summary

These are permanent Maintenance Worker positions intended to perform a variety of intermediate construction, rehabilitation and maintenance work at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilities for which the applicant is selected. Pay will vary based on the duty location for which you're selected. See details under Duties.

Key Responsibilities

For Basking Ridge, New Jersey the Salary Range is: $31.91 per hour (Step 1) to $37.24 (Step 5) per hour.* Relocation expenses for this location will NOT be reimbursed.

For Funk, Nebraska the Salary Range is: $24.86 per hour (Step 1) to $29.03 (Step 5) per hour.* For Stafford, Kansas the Salary Range is: $30.01 per hour (Step 1) to $35.05 (Step 5) per hour.* For Zimmerman, Minnesota the Salary Range is: $31.54 per hour (Step 1) to $36.78 (Step 5) per hour.* *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

The Major Duties of this position include but are not limited to: Performing routine preventive maintenance for buildings and facilities including heating systems, refrigeration and air-conditioning units. Replacing parts and performing tune-up on vehicles, and periodic maintenance including changing oil and greasing points, tightening connections, replacing hoses or belts, and changing and rotating tires.

Operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader, grader, or bulldozer to move materials such as sand, gravel, earth, or refuse. Maintaining and repairing electrical systems such as lighting and power fixtures, wiring, fire or water alarm systems, and emergency power systems. Performing welding and sheet metal construction. Using and maintaining tools and equipment, recording inventory and maintenance, and reporting or documenting equipment damage or loss.

Following safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work environment. (Funk, NE only) Routine maintenance of diesel power generators and operation and maintenance of diesel and electric wells.

Requirements & Education

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

Contact

daniel_garner@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.86 – $37.24/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.