Maintenance Mechanic

National Park Service • Morristown, NJ

12d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic serves with Morristown National Historical Park and performs maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting work on building systems and facilities. Duties include preventive maintenance and operational checks on secondary electrical systems; work on water supply, heating, fuel, gas, sewage, and disposal systems; and repairs to plumbing fixtures and complex heating and air-conditioning systems. The position also involves construction and repair of building features and trim, concrete and masonry work, and operating a motor grader to fine-grade road materials.

The position requires travel to sites within the park boundaries and region using a government vehicle. Most work is described as sedentary, with field work involving strenuous activity in varied weather conditions. Work is primarily in a normal office setting, with some outdoor work at facilities, partner sites, or projects. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. A valid driver's license must be maintained, and the employee must wear a uniform. A one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• 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 demonstrate the knowledge and ability described in the job-related factors: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor); knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of materials; ability to use measuring instruments; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; and technical practices.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
• Experience must be clearly documented in the resume; current federal employees must provide hours worked per week or a non-award SF-50, and other applicants must state full-time or part-time status and hours per week.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, operational checks, repairs, and troubleshooting on secondary electrical systems, from transformers to final connections.
• Install, modify, repair, test, and disinfect water supply mains and laterals; boilers, furnaces, and space heaters; related piping; and sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution and disposal systems.
• Lay sewer tile and replace pumps and water meters.
• Perform masonry, steel work, and concrete finishing for septic tanks and manholes.
• Repair, replace, and install sinks, faucets, lavatories, valves, showers, and tubs.
• Troubleshoot and repair large and complex air-conditioning and heating systems in historic and non-historic buildings.
• Construct, alter, modify, or repair features in buildings, quarters, and other facilities.
• Install interior and exterior trim materials.
• Operate a motor grader to fine-grade road materials.
• Travel to various sites and cities within the park boundaries and region using a government vehicle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Uniform allowance.

What This Job Offers

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