This position serves as a Maintenance Worker within George Washington Carver National Monument. The primary purpose of this position is to perform recurring maintenance to park buildings, roads, trails, and utilities, utilizing knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts.

Duties

Maintenance and repair of buildings/structures, trails, and grounds using a variety of trade skills including carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and masonry. Use and care of a broad range of hand and power tools to perform trades work. Operation and maintenance of park vehicles, farm-type tractors (up to 75 H.P.) with attachments, UTVs, riding mowers, and equipment. Perform landscaping and grounds duties such as: mowing; trimming; removal of leaves, limbs, trash, or other debris; shoveling snow from sidewalks and roads; pruning trees and shrubs; repairing trails, bridges, and boardwalks; maintaining flower and planting beds; and using pesticides to control pests. Loads and unloads supplies and carries heavy items to work sites. Moves office furniture, equipment, tents, and supplies by hand or with various moving devices (e.g., dollies and/or hand trucks). Sets up tents and chairs for special events. May occasionally perform custodial duties cleaning offices, public areas, restrooms, maintenance shops, etc. Area Information No Government Housing George Washington Carver National Monument is located in southwestern Missouri just outside of Diamond and about 10 miles from Joplin. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing. All professional, community and educational services are available within the commuting area. Public transportation is not readily available in the immediate Diamond area. For more information on the position or area you may contact Chris Reed at [email protected]

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: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Able to perform the full range of maintenance worker duties associated with more than one trade such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, lawn maintenance, gardening and other trades appropriate to this position. Performed these duties with only general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner. Knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in more than one area. Strong work ethic, dexterity and able to perform strenuous work as required by the position. Possess the ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. 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. 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 George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Road Diamond, MO 64840 US
• Name: MW East Talent Team HR
• Phone: 000-00-0000
• Email: [email protected]