The primary purpose of this position is to 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

The selectee performs a variety of duties within the full spectrum of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, janitorial, grounds keeping, buildings, roads, trails and fence repair. Performs trail maintenance on walkways and trails (paved and unpaved) and performs construction and repair work on park's boundary fence. Performs grounds maintenance duties including mowing, fertilizing, and watering lawns, and trimming trees and hedges. Employee picks up trash, cleans restrooms and public use buildings, and performs other janitorial work as needed. Uses common tools to perform a variety of basic repairs and maintenance, plus operates small gas and electric power tools such as disc grinders, sanders, saws, post augers, riding and push-type mowers, weed trimmers, sweepers, vacuums, floor polishers and other janitorial equipment. Employee is required to operate motor vehicles and must possess a valid state driver's license. For routine maintenance and repair jobs, the incumbent works independently based on oral or written guidance from the supervisor. He/She may also assist higher-graded employees with more complex building maintenance, road repair projects and other special projects. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Work requires lifting and moving heavy items, frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions and may involve some climbing. Employee also completes daily work reports. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement.Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST, DECEMBER 14, 2023. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date.

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: 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. Have knowledge of building trades, practices/standards, and building codes. Have been responsible for performing basic tests and measurements, and for selecting tools, to carry out work with little or no checks during progress. 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 Theodore Roosevelt National Park PO Box 7, 315 2nd Ave Medora, ND 58645 US
• Name: MWR HR West Team
• Email: [email protected]