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Open: February 27, 2026 — Closes: March 12, 2026
Summary
This position is a Maintenance Worker Helper, WG- 4749-4 working with the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, in Erskine, Minnesota.
Major Duties
This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. As a Seasonal - Maintenance Worker Helper your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs work of lifting, carrying, holding materials and performing other related tasks in installing outdoor water systems, cleaning plugged water pipes and sewer lines, and in renovation of building interiors and exteriors, and the replacement of worn plumbing fixtures; performs minor and simple repairs on buildings, warehouses, offices and dwellings. Operates, washes, and fuels gasoline and diesel vehicles, such as cars, pickups, trucks or tractors, with gross vehicle weight of up to and including 10,000 lbs. Maintains walking trails, boardwalks and observation points by keeping them clean from debris, trimming encroaching shrubs and by making simple repairs such as replacing broken boards. Maintains refuge buildings such as meeting rooms, visitor center, shop, and refuge office clean by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, ensuring bathrooms are clean and have the necessary supplies.