Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Kings Canyon National Park, CA

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About The Position

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

Working as a journeyman, the mechanic constructs, alters, modifies, repairs, maintains, restores, and stabilizes buildings, facilities, and cultural resources. Work includes building construction and finish work, historic masonry and features, utility systems, painting and refinishing, and secondary maintenance of electrical, roofing, HVAC, and welding systems. Duties are performed from plans, specifications, or verbal descriptions.

The work involves heavy to moderate physical effort, including occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 60 pounds, frequent standing, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and working in awkward positions. Backcountry travel may be required depending on the park and duty location; this may involve hiking up to 15 miles while carrying a backpack and work gear. Work may take place outdoors in varied seasonal weather, from -40 to over 90 degrees, and may involve hazards such as falls, dust, dirt, wind, rain, dangerous chemicals, moving equipment, electrical shock, and biting insects. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed, and occupancy of government quarters may be required. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance will be provided.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a 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, vocational-training, school-approval, or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Must have job-related knowledge and ability in equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; interpretation of instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; and knowledge of materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Application and resume must detail and document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 60 pounds and frequent standing, climbing, and working in awkward positions.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Backcountry travel may be required depending on park and duty location.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work from plans, specifications, and/or verbal descriptions.
• Construct, alter, modify, and repair buildings, quarters, backcountry structures, and other facilities as a journeyman.
• Build storage areas, workrooms, and offices inside existing buildings, including framing, rafters, joists, insulation, sheet rock, paneling, doors, windows, and flooring.
• Maintain and correct historic building features and fixtures, producing accurate dimensions and an acceptable finish.
• Maintain, repair, restore, and stabilize cultural resources.
• Build stone masonry walls to duplicate or match original masonry; remove portions of standing walls and stabilize historic fabric through capping, veneering, and mortaring.
• Install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, including sewage, water, oil, and gas systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Lay out angles, arcs, and circles; lay sewer tile; replace stools and lavatories; and replace pumps and water meters.
• Paint, decorate, and refinish interior and exterior surfaces of offices, buildings, dwellings, other structures, and equipment with little oversight.
• Perform painting and finishing techniques including marbling, graining, speckling, tinting, toning, and matching existing colors.
• Perform secondary maintenance involving installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, roofing, HVAC systems, and welding.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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