Maintenance Mechanic Leader

National Park Service • Grand Lake, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Leader is a working leader with the National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park, responsible for building and utility maintenance work. The incumbent performs craftsman-level maintenance, preservation, and construction duties involving historic structures, buildings, park facilities, and physical resources. The role leads at least three workers performing WG-10-level building, utility, equipment, and general maintenance work, while also performing journeyman-level trade work and operating construction and engineering equipment.

The position requires planning and laying out work, determining methods and resources, maintaining work and asset records, and coordinating operational needs with a supervisor. Work takes place in varied park conditions and may involve outdoor seasonal weather, hazardous materials, energized systems, heavy machinery, and safety risks. The position requires prescribed safety equipment and compliance with OSHA and the Park’s safety plan. A valid driver’s license is required, and the employee must obtain and maintain specified commercial driving and water and wastewater operator credentials within the stated time frames.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within 120 days of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a current Class 1 Water Distribution Operators Certificate within 120 days of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a current Class D Wastewater Collection Operators Certificate within 120 days of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a current Class C Water Treatment Operators Certificate within one year of appointment.
• Must pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the stated education or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors: ability to lead or supervise; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and knowledge of materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Must provide a resume that documents relevant experience and training and supports responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Physical effort is heavy to moderate and includes occasional unassisted lifting or handling of objects or materials weighing 50–100 pounds, as well as standing, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in awkward, tiring, or cramped positions.
• Work involves exposure to seasonal outdoor temperatures from -40 to 90+ degrees, falls hazards, dust, dirt, wind, rain, dangerous chemicals, moving equipment, electrical hazards, biting insects, noise, machinery, fumes, and other listed hazards; safety requirements must be followed.
• Snowmobile operation may occasionally be required for winter operations at some park locations.

Nice To Haves

• The position is identified as eligible for the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program for eligible veterans and transitioning service members.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least three workers performing WG-10-level building, utility, equipment, and general maintenance work; assign daily tasks, demonstrate methods, check work, report progress, and ensure safety requirements are followed.
• Perform and lead journeyman-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems using accepted trade practices, codes, plans, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain water and wastewater utility equipment, instrumentation, controls, pumps, motors, analyzers, and related electrical and mechanical systems.
• Operate and lead work involving engineering and construction equipment for road maintenance, excavation, material handling, site work, and snow removal under varied park conditions.
• Plan and lay out work; determine methods, materials, tools, equipment, and sequencing.
• Maintain work and asset records and coordinate operational needs and problems with the supervisor.
• Perform maintenance, preservation, and construction work involving historic structures, buildings, park facilities, and physical resources.
• Wear prescribed safety equipment and adhere to safety rules, regulations, OSHA standards, and the Park’s established Safety Plan.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed