Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Empire, MI

3d

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs recurring building, utility, and general maintenance and operation duties, and assists journeymen and higher-graded maintenance workers. The role supports buildings and utilities, roads, trails and grounds, Platte River Campground, and the Manitou Islands. Work may include assisting journeyman carpenters, plumbers, and electricians with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, heating, air conditioning, masonry, and generator maintenance; cleaning public restrooms; hauling garbage; performing minor repairs; picking up litter; and maintaining campgrounds and associated facilities. At the WG-07 level, the worker may lead a crew of workers in similar positions and is expected to demonstrate or direct tasks for laborer positions. The likely entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027. This is a seasonal position and may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may be terminated due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles; a valid driver's license is required when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Must meet the stated age and eligibility conditions: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the listed education, vocational-training, school-authority, or student-work conditions.
• Must be physically fit and able to perform the position's duties.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; this is the screen-out factor.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials and technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the application and resume; the resume must support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• A specific length of experience is not required; qualification is based on the quality of experience.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to occupy government quarters.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas using hand tools, power tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment.
• Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work, and other general maintenance activities appropriate to the grade level.
• Follow work orders, instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures; document completed work and identified maintenance needs.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to transport personnel, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment and to perform maintenance activities.
• Assist journeyman carpenters, plumbers, and electricians with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, heating, air conditioning, masonry, and generator maintenance projects.
• Clean public restrooms, collect and haul garbage, perform minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs, pick up litter, and maintain campgrounds and associated facilities.
• Lead a crew of workers in similar positions on assigned projects or operational tasks, when asked.
• Demonstrate or direct maintenance tasks for laborer positions.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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