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 main duties of the position are to perform regular maintenance and minor repairs to park facilities and property, and assist higher grader maintenance workers when needed. Some of those duties include but are not limited to: Construct, install, repair, and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets. In performing this work, the incumbent typically uses simple measuring devices such as tape measures and squares; and hand and power tools such as hammers, bars, handsaws, screw drivers, squares, skill saws, jig saws, routers, hand-belt sanders, and drills. Perform painting of limited difficulty using brush and roller according to written work orders or verbal instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Assists higher-level employees by mixing and stirring paints, moving drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleaning walls in preparation for painting. Utilizes scrapers, sandpaper, steel wool, brushes, rollers, ladders, air and airless sprayers. Perform plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replace faucet washers; unplug drains using a plunger; replace liquid petroleum gas bottles. Perform electrical tasks of limited difficulty such as replacing light switches and household light fixtures, changing light bulbs, and assisting electrician as needed. Utilize hand tools such as screw drivers, pliers, and wire cutters. Builds and set forms on projects of limited scope and difficulty such as sidewalks and steps which do not require precise measurements and involve only the setting of forms in straight lines. Mixes, pours, spreads, and levels cement and concrete in preparation for final finishing. In repairing damaged areas, removes broken concrete and prepares subsurface. Perform masonry work of limited difficulty, such as assisting in the maintenance, repair, and stabilization of historic sites built of stone, mortar, or adobe and/or contemporary buildings, features, or structures. Career Seasonal Position: This is a career seasonal position, 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. As such, the selectee will be in a non-pay status at least 2 weeks up to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. The selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year, but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season in pay status is late May through mid-December but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. For more information on this position, the point of contact is Darin Huggins and can be reached by email at: [email protected]. For more information about the park, please visit: Fort Smith National Historic Site.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: 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. 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), and 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. 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 Fort Smith National Historic Site 301 Parker Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72901 US
• Name: MWR HR West Team
• Phone: 402 661 1986
• Email: [email protected]