Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Colonial Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and assists journeymen and other higher-graded maintenance workers. The seasonal position is with the Seasonal Staffing Office at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November through April, though timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is stated as “December 2 027” in the posting.

Duties include using materials, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain structures and grounds; performing minor carpentry repairs; constructing, installing, repairing, and replacing building fixtures and components; and carrying out routine maintenance at sites and visitor facilities, including restroom cleaning and minor repairs. The worker may drive a light truck to collect supplies and transport materials, and may perform painting, masonry, roofing, welding, or assist higher-graded workers with utility-system maintenance.

This is seasonal work that may be filled as a temporary seasonal appointment, not to exceed 1,560 hours depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Work may involve on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift schedules; operating vehicles; and completing required training. Government quarters may be required, and housing may be available but is not guaranteed. A uniform may be required, with a uniform allowance provided.

The work involves ladders, scaffolds, platforms, hard-to-reach surfaces, and physical activity such as standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing. Workers frequently lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including in dirt, spray, fumes, inclement weather, and sometimes heavy or uncomfortable protective clothing and equipment.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the required age criteria: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the stated education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-work conditions.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
• Be physically fit and demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors: performing the work without more than normal supervision; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; using and maintaining tools and equipment; equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials; technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Document relevant experience and training in the resume; the resume must support the assessment questionnaire responses.
• Have a valid driver's license if required to operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Complete required training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle if required.
• Obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority if required.
• Comply with National Park Service uniform standards if required.
• Work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work if required.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions; a specific length of experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Use materials, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain structures and grounds.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters.
• Construct, install, repair, and replace doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim, and cabinets.
• Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, including cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites.
• Perform other maintenance duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, and welding.
• Assist higher-graded workers with maintenance of facility utility systems.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided if a uniform is required.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a range of federal benefits, subject to position type and benefits eligibility.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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