The primary purpose of the position is to perform moderately heavy physical labor requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES: The primary duties of this position are to perform laborer duties on buildings, structures, grounds, boundary fence, roads and trails while utilizing required personal safety equipment (eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, safety vests, etc.). Incumbent frequently lifts, carries and moves materials and supplies for long distances weighing 60 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds with assistance. Works on park fences digging post holes, carrying woven wire, steel posts, fencing material and tools. Loads, unloads fence supplies, heavy boxes, bulky supplies, trash, furniture and construction materials from trucks. Pulls weeds, trims shrubs, mows, waters and rakes lawns. Scrubs, strips, waxes, dusts, mops and scour lavatories, stools, urinals. Vacuums and shampoos carpets, changes building and trail lights, picks up litter, empties waste baskets, recycle bins, trash containers, sweeps and cleans steps, walkways and trails. Duties are sometimes performed while working from ladders or scaffolding. Work is performed both inside and outside during extreme weather conditions often dealing with the visiting public in highly congested areas. Selectee may work with higher graded employees on building maintenance and road repair projects when the need arises. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), (cutoff date).

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, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Minimum Qual Screen Out: Perform 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. I have used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. I have used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. I have performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. I have operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. My work has been without more than normal supervision and I referred unusual problems to the supervisor or a higher graded employee. 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 Wind Cave National Park 26611 US Hwy 385 Hot Springs, SD 57747 US
• Name: NPS MW East Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]