A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. Positions may not be filled at every duty station.

Duties

As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform 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 include: Perform routine maintenance and repair of ground, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities. Assist higher graded maintenance workers in the performance of their work. Perform carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replacing hinges, latches, and catches. Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects. Perform minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles. Receive, upload and process incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items. Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Please visit find a park for additional park information. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for each duty station is listed below. These employment periods can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Denali National Park and Preserve (DENA) - Denali Park, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Gates of the Arctic National Park (GAAR) - Bettles, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) - Bartlett Cove, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Katmai National Park and Preserve (KATM) - Brooks Camp, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Apply to Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska if you are interested in working at Brooks Camp. Applicants selected for Lake & Peninsula County will be duty stationed at Brooks Camp, AK. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Katmai National Park and Preserve (KATM) - King Salmon, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ) - Seward, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO) - Skagway, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (LACL) - Port Alsworth, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Sitka National Historical Park (SITK) - Sitka, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is April - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: April 2025. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Copper Center, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Kennecott, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - September. Apply to McCarthy, Alaska if you are interested in working at Kennecott. Applicants selected for McCarthy will be duty stationed in Kennecott, AK. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) - Slana, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - September. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve & Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (YUGA) - Coal Creek Camp, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Apply to Circle Hot Springs, Alaska if you are interested in working at Coal Creek Camp. Applicants selected for Circle Hot Springs will be duty stationed at Coal Creek Camp, AK Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025. Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve & Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve (YUGA) - Eagle, Alaska - Anticipated employment period is May - October. Anticipated Entrance on Duty: May 2025.

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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Use of Measuring Instruments. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Materials. 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. In addition, experience in a variety of the following trades is required to be documented in detail in your resume: carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, and/or painting. 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. Continued from the Requirements section: Special requirement for Kennecott (McCarthy): Employees must pass a pulmonary respiratory resistance test to determine the physical ability to perform the work required as a condition for appointment. All employees on site are subject to an initial medical examination and periodic blood tests as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (at government expense). Lead is known to be present in the Kennecott area, primarily in the form of paint dust. As determined through air monitoring, respirators may be required. Respirators must be worn in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134, which requires a good face seal. Presence of facial hair, glasses, etc. are prohibited if it cannot be proven that such conditions do not prevent that requirement. Overnight travel is not anticipated for Copper Center, Denali Park, Kennecott (McCarthy), Sitka or Slana. For the remaining duty stations, you may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Alaska Regional Office 240 W 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 US
• Name: HR Assistant
• Phone: 907-644-3828
• Email: [email protected]