Three positions will be filled in total. Two (2) for Arches National Park and One (1) for Canyonlands National Park, both in Moab, UT. Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Duties

Major Duties: This position provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Assists higher graded maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. AREA INFORMATION: Headquarters offices for Canyonlands and Arches National Parks are located in Moab, Utah. A town of approximately 6,000 residents sitting at a 4,000-foot elevation, Moab provides all basic amenities including doctors, dentists, a hospital, schools (K-12), churches, and shopping. Arches National Park contains the world's largest concentration of natural stone openings. Arches, spires, balanced rocks, canyons and fins of colorful red rocks are set against the dramatic backdrop of the La Sal Mountains, rising to over 12,000 ft in elevation. Housing may be available. For more information, see the parks website: www.nps.gov/ARCH Canyonlands National Park preserves a wilderness of rock at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. Water and gravity have been prime architects of this land, cutting flat layers of sedimentary rock into hundreds of canyons, mesa, buttes, fins, arches, and spires. At center stage are two canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Temperatures in spring and fall are mild, but summer temperatures are hot and often exceed 100F. Opportunities to hike, bike, run rivers, rock climb, cycle, and motor-recreate are numerous and varied. Housing is available. For more information, see the parks website: www.nps.gov/CANY

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 a WG-4749-05 Maintenance Worker Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic). Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. 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. Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create or improve your federal resume.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NPS Regional Office Serving Interior Regions 6,7 and 8 12795 W Alameda Parkway Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Terry Boren
• Phone: (432) 837-4088
• Email: [email protected]