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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Jonesville, VA · $89,508 – $138,370

A facility manager role at a corrections institution responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, construction projects, and security while managing both civilian and incarcerated workers. This position suits someone with experience managing large maintenance programs and construction oversight who can balance operational efficiency with the unique demands of a secure facility.

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U.S. Coast Guard

Contract · Glen Burnie, MD · $25 – $29 / hour

This Coast Guard role assists experienced ordnance mechanics with maintenance and repair of naval weapons systems including gun mounts, fire control systems, and launching equipment. It suits someone with hands-on mechanical ability and comfort working with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in a military industrial setting.

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Army National Guard Units

Hills, MN · $36 – $42 / hour

This Army National Guard role inspects and evaluates the mechanical and electrical systems of heavy military and tactical vehicles—tanks, artillery, cranes, and similar equipment—to certify their readiness and recommend repairs or condemnation based on cost-effectiveness analysis. The position suits experienced mechanics with deep knowledge of complex interconnected hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems who can diagnose failures, perform specialized testing, and work independently to maintain mission-critical equipment.

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Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC · $38 – $45 / hour

This role leads a team of painters and refinishers at the U.S. Capitol Building, overseeing both routine maintenance painting and specialized decorative work on historic surfaces. The successful candidate will manage crew operations during overnight shifts while also performing complex color matching and restoration techniques on ornate woodwork and architectural features.

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Air National Guard Units

Charleston, WV · $33 – $38 / hour

This National Guard position involves performing precision machining and welding operations to manufacture and repair aircraft components, tools, and equipment in a military maintenance shop. It suits experienced machinists with advanced technical skills who can work to tight tolerances and are comfortable in a military environment.

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Veterans Health Administration

Contract · Walla Walla, WA · $31 – $37 / hour

This is a temporary detail position operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers and water treatment systems at a VA Medical Center, requiring hands-on monitoring, equipment operation, and emergency response capability. The role suits someone with practical experience in industrial boiler systems who can work a rotating schedule including overnight shifts.

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National Park Service

Full-time · Watrous, New Mexico · $25 – $29 / hour

This is a seasonal masonry position with the National Park Service where you'll maintain and repair stone structures at Fort Union National Monument from March through November each year. The role suits someone with practical masonry experience who can work independently on tasks ranging from tuck-pointing to full reconstruction of stone walls and surfaces.

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Air Force Global Strike Command

Warren AFB, Wyoming · $72,189 – $84,210

This government position involves maintaining and repairing large-scale HVAC/R systems, power boilers, and related equipment in industrial or commercial facilities. It suits experienced mechanics with strong troubleshooting skills who can work independently on complex heating, cooling, and refrigeration installations.

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Geological Survey

Full-time · Turners Falls, MA · $27 – $34 / hour

This is a maintenance and grounds-keeping role within a U.S. Geological Survey research facility, involving equipment operation, repairs, and facility upkeep. It suits someone comfortable working independently with hand tools and small engines, managing outdoor spaces and research areas.

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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

Full-time · Hill Afb, UT · $64,572 – $75,341

This is a federal Air Reserve Technician role maintaining composite and plastic components on advanced military aircraft. The position involves fabricating, repairing, and inspecting low-observable structural parts while meeting strict Air Force standards and maintaining active Reserve membership.

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