FUL-Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Temporary)

National Park Service • Hawaii National Park, HI

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About The Position

This is a temporary position expected to last one year, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of two years depending on agency needs and funding. Anticipated entry on duty is December 2026 to January 2027. The position supports park operations by driving light-duty vehicles and performing a wide range of maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial, and labor tasks. It requires moderate to very heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and, in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Work takes place outdoors in varying weather and indoors in facilities such as warehouses, loading docks, and trade shops. Employees may encounter temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, dirt, and risks of bruises, strains, cuts, and scrapes, and must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles and have a valid driver's license when required to operate a government or private motor vehicle for official duties.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the specified education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be physically fit to perform the work.
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, interpret instructions and specifications, use and maintain tools and equipment, follow orderly work practices, and exercise dexterity and safety.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the application and resume; the resume must support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• May be required to occupy government quarters, wear a uniform, work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts, and complete training to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty motor vehicles, including pickup trucks, sedans, and flatbed trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds, to transport personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, and tools throughout the park.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails using heavy power equipment and hand tools.
• Clean and maintain equipment and perform janitorial duties in buildings.
• Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies.
• Move heavy items using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
• Move furniture; remove and set signs; paint picnic tables and signs; rake and water lawns; trim trees and shrubbery; pick up litter; and clean fire pits.
• Cut heavy trees with an axe or chainsaw and stack heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement.
• Dig ditches and trenches in hard, compact soil and grade or slope the ground.
• Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot or cold mix; and fill and level holes in damaged roads.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to position type and benefits eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed