Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be placed in a non-pay status from approximately 11/1 to 12/1 unless other work exists. In accordance with NPS policy, the employee will be placed in non-pay status for a minimum of 1 pay period, though non-pay time may be changed due to operational needs and/or funds.

Duties

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is seeking a Maintenance Worker position. This is a Career-Seasonal appointment, which is a permanent position and includes the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. The incumbent will be placed in a pay status and can expect to work a minimum of 23 pay periods not to exceed a maximum of 25 pay periods. In accordance with NPS policy, the employee will be placed in non-pay status for a minimum of 1 pay period, though non-pay time may be changed due to operational needs and/or funds. This is a permanent part-time position. Park housing is not available, but housing is available in several communities close to the park. Moving costs will not be provided. This position provides maintenance assistance in a variety of areas including recurring buildings, trails, grounds, and/or utility maintenance. Duties to include carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical, custodial/labor, and motor vehicle operation. Computer use for email will be required.

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 The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.Knowledge of materialsTechnical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments SCREEN OUT: Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex maintenance and repair work using a variety of trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, janitorial, painting, roofing, landscaping and other trades appropriate to this position. Skilled in performing building maintenance such as repairing interior and exterior of structures, replacing windows, patching roofs, cleaning and servicing restrooms and other facilities, unclogging drains, repairing faucets, staining and painting. Skilled in maintaining and repairing grounds, roads and trails by mowing, weed eating, pruning, picking up debris and litter. I can operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment. Repair and operate a variety of tools and equipment associated with the trades above. Considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. 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. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Appomattox Court House NHP 111 National Park Drive P. O. Box 218 Appomattox, VA 24522 US
• Name: Mary Dignard
• Phone: 978-895-0319
• Email: [email protected]