Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Mineral, CA

21d

About The Position

This is a temporary seasonal position with the Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April–May, though timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The appointment is generally not to exceed 1,039 hours and is expected to end when the season’s work is complete. Depending on the park and program, the appointment may instead be not to exceed 1,560 hours. Employment may end at any time because of funding fluctuations, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The role provides daily direction to at least three workers performing recurring trades work. It includes assisting with project logistics, planning, and reports; performing journeyman-level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work; and leading others in those trades. Work on historic structures must follow compliance processes and preserve the historic fabric and integrity of buildings and trails. The position also involves guiding workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and directives, and operating vehicles and equipment such as cars, trucks, Bobcat loaders with attachments, front-end loaders, graders, and dump trucks.

The work involves heavy-to-moderate physical effort, including occasional unassisted handling of objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions. Work is outdoors in seasonal weather, with temperatures ranging from -40 to over 90 degrees. Hazards and exposures may include falls, dust, dirt, wind, rain, dangerous chemicals such as paints and solvents, moving equipment, electrical shocks, and biting insects.

Applicants must meet federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, a favorable background investigation, Selective Service registration where applicable, direct deposit, E-Verify, and a valid driver's license maintained throughout employment. The position requires wearing a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided. Backcountry travel, training, a government credit card, and on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift work may be required depending on the assignment. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Meet the job-related factors: ability to lead or supervise (screen-out); ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials; technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Must attain at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Application and resume must detail and document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to at least three workers to accomplish regular and recurring trades work.
• Assist with project logistics, planning, and completion of reports.
• Perform work on historic structures while following compliance processes and maintaining the historic fabric and integrity of historic buildings and trails.
• Perform journeyman-level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work, and lead others in these trades.
• Guide and assist workers with procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Operate cars, trucks, Bobcat loaders with attachments, front-end loaders, graders, and dump trucks.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed