Perform work of limited scope or difficulty involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, and to assist journeyman or other higher graded maintenance workers in performing more difficult assignments associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, roofing, and other related trades.

Duties

Performance of a variety of duties required in the routine operation, maintenance and minor repairs of buildings and related facilities, including roads and trails, landscaping and grounds care. Janitorial work to include daily cleaning of restrooms, public areas and offices including washing, stripping and waxing floors; vacuuming carpets and washing windows and mirrors. Minor carpentry repairs to building and structure components such as roofs, walls, ceilings, doors and windows. Use electrical power tools to cut, router and sand informational signs. Minor plumbing repairs include replacing washers, valves and water supply lines. Painting and preparing surfaces; both interior and exterior wood, plaster and concrete. Minor electrical repairs and use of welding and metal cutting equipment are also frequently performed. Assist in concrete repairs to walks, trails and brick or wood structures. Use of riding lawn mowers is a part of the grounds care duties. Must be able to operate standard transmission vehicles including 4 x 4 pickup and garden tractor mower. The position will include exposure to difficult field conditions (high heat/humidity, biting insects). Incumbent must be in excellent physical condition, be able to do considerable walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, crawling, working outdoors in high humidity, wind, dust and temperatures that can reach 100+ degrees. Employee will be required to complete a pre-employment background security check.

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: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision: perform work at the highest level in at least TWO of the following major trades of carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, cement finishing, or other related occupations. I have knowledge of building trades, practices/standards, and building codes. I have been responsible for performing basic tests and measurements, and for selecting tools, to carry out work with little or no checks during progress. I have performed repairs to buildings and quarters and in constructing, installing, repairing and replacing items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets; paints various types of structures, interior and exterior metal, and wood and masonry surfaces, wooden trim and new and old cabinets; perform plumbing tasks such as replacing fittings, fixtures, and faucet washers; patch and repair roofs, replace light switches and house fixtures; build and set forms on projects such as sidewalks and steps involving only the setting of forms in straight lines, mix, pour, spread, and level cement and concrete in preparation for final finishing; monitor wastewater and water treatment equipment and gauges in accordance with a prescribed schedule and performs, routine tests. Have performed assigned tasks independently, with no technical assistance. Finished work is checked for adequacy by supervisor. 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 Pipestone National Monument 36 Reservation Ave Pipestone, MN 56164 US
• Name: MWR HR West Team
• Email: [email protected]