Maintenance Worker Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Manzanita Lake, CA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Leader performs as a working leader, passing on supervisors’ instructions by assigning daily tasks, demonstrating proper methods, working alongside the crew, and helping establish work pace. The role ensures plans, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment are available; recommends operational needs; answers workers’ questions or obtains guidance from the supervisor; checks work for compliance and timeliness; reports progress, delays, and problems; and ensures safety and housekeeping rules are followed.

The position also performs hands-on maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, fixtures, and utilities using practices associated with carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, concrete work, painting, and related trades. Duties include troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems; operating trucks, forklifts, loaders, backhoes, and compactors; repairing and installing plumbing and appliances; operating and maintaining pumps, chlorination units, and generators; monitoring and maintaining water systems; performing carpentry and construction repairs; painting; placing and finishing concrete; and cleaning comfort stations and campgrounds and disposing of trash.

This is a temporary seasonal appointment, generally expected to run during the season’s work and not to exceed 1,039 hours, though certain parks or programs may use an appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours. The seasonal entry-on-duty period is typically April–May but may vary. Employment may end early due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. 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 is provided. The employee must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.

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 listed education, vocational-training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Must demonstrate ability to lead or supervise; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and knowledge of materials.
• Must receive at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements to qualify.
• Application and resume must describe and document relevant experience and training supporting responses to the assessment questionnaire and job-related factors.
• 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 be able to perform work involving ladders, scaffolds, and platforms; standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions; and frequently lifting, carrying, and setting up items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors amid dirt, spray, and fumes; in extreme weather; and with protective equipment or clothing that may be heavy and uncomfortable.
• (Lassen Volcanic National Park only) Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• (North Cascades National Park only) Must have HECM and Journeyman Faller Certification.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required for North Cascades National Park; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Government quarters may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks to members of the work group and relay supervisors’ instructions.
• Demonstrate proper work methods and work alongside others to establish a work pace.
• Ensure plans, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools are available when needed; recommend operational needs to the supervisor.
• Answer workers’ questions or obtain information and decisions from the supervisor about problems that arise.
• Check work in progress and upon completion to ensure instructions are followed and deadlines are met.
• Report progress, delays, operational issues, and problems to the supervisor.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Maintain and repair grounds, exterior structures, buildings, fixtures, and utilities using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, painting, and related trade practices.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and controls; replace or install controls, relays, switches, fixtures, and wiring, and measure, bend, and splice conduit and wires in compliance with the National Electrical Code.
• Operate hydraulic and gear-driven diesel- and gasoline-powered dump trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, backhoes, Bobcats with attachments, and a 7-yard trash compactor.
• Install, replace, and clean plumbing and fixtures; repair drains and water, sewer, and gas lines; connect appliances and install pumps.
• Operate and maintain pumps, chlorination units, and 20- and/or 100-kilowatt generators; take chlorine readings, prepare and mix chlorine, change water-system filters, and maintain records.
• Repair and construct structures and items such as storage shelves, drywall, roofs, doors, windows, stairs, and decks.
• Paint wood, metal, equipment, and building interiors and exteriors using brush, roller, and spray equipment.
• Mix, pour, spread, and level concrete in walls, slabs, walks, and foundations involving typically straight lines.
• Clean comfort stations and campgrounds and collect and dispose of trash.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available, subject to eligibility based on position type and other factors.
• A uniform allowance is provided.
• Government housing may be available, but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed