Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Sandy Springs, GA

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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. Work includes maintaining and repairing facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas, as well as performing general maintenance tasks appropriate to the grade level. The role uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through November, though timing may vary during those months due to weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is April 2027. Employment may be terminated at any time due to funding fluctuations, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. The appointment may be temporary seasonal, not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours, depending on the park and program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Applicants must meet the Selective Service registration requirement, if applicable.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education, vocational training, school approval, or student-employment conditions.
• Must be physically fit and demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job-related factors.
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, the ability to interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), the ability to 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 obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Experience should be described and documented in the resume; a specific length of experience is not required, and qualifications emphasize the quality of experience.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for Federal Wage System positions.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• 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; housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas.
• 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 to complete assigned maintenance work.
• 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 complete maintenance activities.
• Assist journeymen and other higher-graded maintenance workers.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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