diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index b4464fd..156eebf 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -196,11 +196,8 @@ pipeline {
     // post-build actions
 	post {
         always {
-            steps {
-                // restore the default maven settings
                 mv "${agent_root_folder}/settings.${PIPELINE_BUILD_NUMBER}" "${agent_root_folder}/settings.xml"
                 echo 'The default maven settings have been restored'
-            }
         }
         success {
             echo 'The pipeline worked!'