Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Kings Canyon National Park, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pacific West Region is recruiting seasonal Maintenance Workers at WG-4749-7/8 to assist permanent staff with maintenance field work. WG-7 duties include carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters; applying premixed paints or stains; plumbing repairs; and other roof, electrical, and masonry work. WG-8 duties include the full range of sub-journeyman maintenance tasks in carpentry, roofing, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and heating equipment maintenance. Workers use hand and power tools, work with a high degree of independence, use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. They may operate cars, trucks, a Bobcat loader with attachments, and dump trucks.

At North Cascade National Park, workers may operate small craft, including diesel-engine boats up to approximately 300 horsepower and 26 feet in length, on park lakes to transport people and materials and perform maintenance and custodial work at lake campgrounds, comfort stations, and other sites. DOI MOCC certification is required for this work but may be obtained on the job.

The work involves frequent bending, stooping, walking over rough or uneven terrain, standing, working in cramped positions, climbing, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 60 pounds. Work is outdoors in temperatures ranging from about 10°F to 100°F and at elevations of 1,000 to 7,000 feet, potentially in heavy rain, falling snow, and frigid conditions. Workers may be exposed to dust, fumes, oils, solvents, cold, and dampness.

Employment is seasonal and may be terminated due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The position is not suitable for telework except during an emergency or natural disaster. Some locations may require blaster-in-training credentials, A-100 Basic Aviation Safety and A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo course completion, or specific emergency medical certifications such as EMT or higher. Some areas of consideration require documented backcountry travel or skiing experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements for males.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• A valid driver's license is required; applicants must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and driving records from all states where they have held a valid license, at their own expense.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the specified education, training, or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor), interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints, use and maintain tools and equipment, knowledge of relevant lines of work, and technical practices.
• The application and resume must document experience and training relevant to the duties and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• For North Cascade National Park boat duties, DOI MOCC certification is required, but it can be obtained on the job.
• Some locations may require blaster-in-training credentials.
• Some locations may require completion of A-100 Basic Aviation Safety and A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Cargo courses.
• Some locations may require emergency medical certifications such as EMT or higher.
• Applicants seeking consideration for backcountry travel must document extended backcountry travel or work experience, including terrain, trip or assignment duration, and activities.
• Applicants seeking consideration for skiing must document skiing experience, including type of skiing and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters, including installing, repairing, and replacing doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frames, windows, trim, cabinets, siding, steps, windowsills, and thresholds.
• Repair or replace glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and steps.
• Apply premixed paints or stains and paint items such as garbage cans, racks, picnic tables, and signposts; prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, buffing, and cleaning.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including replacing hose bibs, valves, unions, elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and pipes or copper lines; cut and thread pipes and winterize water systems.
• Repair roofs, including repairing leaks, replacing shingles, installing underlayment and sheathing, replacing rafters, and installing pre-made flashing.
• Perform electrical repairs and work with electrical components and conduit, including troubleshooting and repairing single- to three-phase systems.
• Perform masonry work and repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heating units.
• Use and maintain hand and power tools and carry out maintenance tasks with a high degree of independence.
• Use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Operate cars, trucks, and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments and dump trucks as needed.
• At North Cascade National Park, operate small boats on park lakes to transport people and materials and perform maintenance and custodial work at lake campgrounds, comfort stations, and other sites.
• Comply with applicable vehicle, uniform, and work requirements; work may include on-call duty, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and overnight travel.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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