Serve as a Maintenance Worker on the Branch of Roads, Trails & Landscapes team at VAFO in the Maintenance Division. Primary purpose of this position is to perform various laboring & maintenance tasks in connection with maintaining the 3,500 acres of the park, operate motor vehicles less than 26,000 GVW & operating light, industrial & farm tractors up to 40 HP. During the off-season, the employee may be assigned to the Buildings & Utilities Unit to assist with building maintenance projects.

Duties

CAREER SEASONAL: This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. Non-pay/non-duty status for 2 weeks-6 months/year based on projects or weather. Guaranteed work at least 6 months/year but not more than 50 weeks/year. The typical non-pay status is March - November but can be variable due to project requirements or weather conditions. Perform grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, weed whacking, planting trees and shrubs using various hand tools and mechanical equipment. Perform snow removal activities using shovels, snow blowers, plows and other mechanical equipment. Perform tree removal and pruning. Includes hazard tree removal. Methods include hand tools and chain saws. Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Operation (CSMO) training will be provided. Perform hardscaping earth work to include grading roads, filling potholes, repairing concrete. Also includes clearing drainage pipes and gulleys. Perform trail maintenance including grading, repairing water bars, tree pruning and removal, flashing trails and improving water runoff.

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 experience that includes independently performing the following duties: operating gasoline vehicles such as powered trucks, farm tractors, and light industrial tractors with attachments; AND caring for and maintaining lawns, trees, and/or outdoor grounds; AND minor duties in at least three of the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry trades to construct, repair, restore buildings, fences, picnic areas, etc.; AND janitorial work. 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 Valley Forge National Historical Park 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 US
• Name: Becky Olson
• Email: [email protected]