Job opening: Maintenance Worker
Salary: $22 - 26 per hour
Published at: May 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the National Park Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement.
Duties
The following duties are listed at the WG-05 level for this position:
Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.
Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures.
Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters. Construct, install, repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets.
Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed.
Receive, unload and process incoming shipments according to established procedures, and report discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding or assisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems in the facility.
Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 16, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 3, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 15th and the last day of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Positions may be filled in the following duty locations:
Crater Lake NP, Crater Lake, OR- Career Seasonal(s), non-pay expected in January, for additional information contact Mike Traut
Death Valley NP, Death Valley, CA -Career Seasonal (s), non-pay expected for one pay period in August, for additional information contact Alicia Alvarado
Fort Vancouver NHS, Vancouver, WA - Career Seasonal(s), non-pay expected from December to January, for additional information contact Alex Patterson
Golden Gate NRA, Marin County, CA - Career Seasonal(s), non-pay expected in January, for additional information contact Creighton Geigle
Kalaupapa NHP, Kalaupapa, HI - Career Seasonal (s), non-pay expected for one pay period in January, for more information contact Matthew Padgett
Kaloko-Honokohau NP, Kailua Kona, HI - Career Seasonal(s,) non-pay expected for one pay period in January, for additional information contact Ryan Swindler
Lake Roosevelt NRA, Coulee Dam, WA; Davenport, WA; Kettle Falls, WA -Career Seasonal(s) non-pay expected from September to February, for additional information contact Matthew Hendrickson
Lava Beds NM, Tulelake, CA - Career Seasonal (s) non-pay expected for one pay period in January for additional information contact Don Bowen
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau NHP, Honaunau, HI - Career Seasonal(s) non-pay expected one pay-period in August, for additional information contact Ryan Swindler
Yosemite NP, El Portal, CA - Career Seasonal(s) non-pay expected for one pay period in January for one position and one pay-period in February for another position, for additional information contact Kylan Brocchini
Some positions are career seasonal. The nature of seasonal work may vary from year to year, which is generally based on budget, workload, and/or weather. A career seasonal work schedule provides for at least 26 weeks (13 pay periods) of full-time work, and as many as 26 weeks (13 pay period) of non-duty/non-pay time per year as determined by management. The non-pay time for these positions may be two weeks to six months but is expected to be two consecutive weeks between (ex. October and December). See locations above for non-pay time. You will have the option to continue your health coverage while in non-pay status.
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 Equipment
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instructions
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.