Maintenance Worker

National Park Service • West Orange, NJ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker with the National Park Service. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately early September to late July, and you will be in a non-pay status from early August to late August the first year of service.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Nice To Haves

• This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance using hand tools.
• Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and visitor facilities, also collects trash.
• Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments.
• Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites.
• Operates equipment to load and unload supplies and light equipment.
• Performs carpentry repairs.
• Constructs, installs, repairs and replaces doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets.
• Paints and stains picnic tables and trash barrels.
• Mixes and stirs paints, moves drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleans walls in preparation for painting.
• Utilizes scarpers, sandpaper, steel wool, brushes, rollers, ladders, air and airless sprayers.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

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