Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • San Francisco, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary seasonal Maintenance Worker appointment expected to last no more than 6 months, during May through November. The season may vary according to weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is May 2027, and the appointment is not to exceed 1,039 hours. It is expected to end when the season’s work is complete; employment may end earlier because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The position performs a broad range of sub-journeyman maintenance work across carpentry, roofing, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and heating-equipment maintenance. The worker uses hand and power tools, works with considerable independence, maintains records, uses a computer, and performs simple arithmetic. The position may also involve operating vehicles and equipment and building or repairing rock walls.

Work is outdoors in varying seasonal weather and may involve hazards such as falls, dust, dirt, wind, rain, chemicals, moving equipment, electrical shocks, and biting insects. Physical effort is heavy to moderate, including occasional unassisted handling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions.

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-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including reading blueprints; use and maintain tools and equipment; understand equipment assembly, installation, and repair; understand materials and technical practices; and use measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Application and resume must document relevant experience and training and support the applicant’s assessment questionnaire responses.
• Must be able to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional handling of materials up to 50 pounds and frequent standing, climbing, bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform sub-journeyman carpentry work, including replacing framework or flooring, building shelves and storage cabinets, selecting lumber, and measuring materials.
• Perform roofing repairs and installation, including repairing leaks, replacing shingles, installing underlayment and sheathing, replacing rafters, and installing pre-made flashing.
• Perform plumbing work, including replacing valves, fittings, fixtures, toilets, faucets, and pipe; cutting and threading pipes; and winterizing water systems.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, buffing, and cleaning.
• Troubleshoot and repair single- to three-phase electrical systems and install thin-wall, rigid, flexible, below-ground, and surface-mounted conduits.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating units.
• Use hand and power tools for maintenance tasks and work with a high degree of independence.
• Use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• As needed, operate cars, trucks, a Bobcat loader and attachments, dump trucks, cement mixers, power screens, and masonry hand tools.
• Build and repair rock walls.
• Wear the required uniform and comply with uniform standards; complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend 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