Two of these positions will be located in Yosemite Valley and two in Wawona District of Yosemite National Park, in the Buildings and Grounds Branch of the Facility Management Division. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 125 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 125 applicants, or 08/09/2023 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Perform recurring building/structure maintenance and operation duties utilizing journey level knowledge and skills in a variety of trades. Duties require competence and working knowledge of accepted practices of the applicable trade and craft areas. Must be able to work with and care for common power and hand tools as well as materials associated with these trades. Duties include, but are not limited to: Carpentry - performs repairs to buildings and quarters. Constructs, installs, repairs and replaces items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets. Painting - applies premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces using brushes or rollers. Paint various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets. Plumbing - replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various other types of pipe and copper lines. Roofing - patches and repairs roofs consisting of built up tar and paper, metal, as well as foam roofs and asphalt shingles. Electrical - making minor repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, and insulating defective wiring and fixtures. Cement Finishing - builds and sets forms on projects such as sidewalks and steps. Mix pour, spread and level cement and concrete in preparation for final finishing. Masonry - maintenance, repair, construction, and/or stabilization of historic sites built of stone, mortar, or adobe and/or contemporary buildings, features of structures. Masonry work is of limited difficulty. Custodial/Laborer - Performs custodial duties of cleaning buildings, offices and comfort stations, empties trash, and cleans and waxes a variety of floors. Motor Vehicle - Operates and performs operator maintenance on cars, trucks, and/or van and stake trucks. Utilizes motor vehicles to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites. May operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment in a variety of situations. Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000-foot-high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker WG-4749-07 without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) This includes work experience performing the following maintenance duties in at least 2 of the following trades: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, roofing, cement finishing, and masonry. Selected tools and materials, choose methods and techniques to use, and carried out work independently. Does not need any technical assistance to perform most tasks. Able to troubleshoot more complex problems and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments safely, without more than normal supervision. Possesses knowledge of a variety of trade terminology, tools, and equipment. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior?ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Yosemite National Park 5037 Stroming Road Mariposa, CA 95338 US
• Name: Patricia Gerhardt
• Email: [email protected]