Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Garfield, AR

18d

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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Midwest Regional Parks and Northeast Region Parks is March–October 2027.

Duties may include maintaining structures and grounds; making minor carpentry repairs; constructing, installing, repairing, and replacing items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frames, windows, trim, and cabinets; and performing routine maintenance at sites and visitor facilities, including restroom cleaning and minor repairs. The position may also involve operating a light truck to transport supplies and materials, painting equipment, masonry, roofing, welding, or assisting higher-grade workers with utility-system maintenance.

The work may take place indoors and outdoors, in varied weather and potentially dusty, greasy, noisy, or fume-filled conditions. Employees may need to use protective clothing and equipment and follow prescribed safety practices. Physical work includes climbing, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting or carrying materials and equipment, with stated weight limits varying by grade.

This is a temporary seasonal appointment. Depending on the park and program, the appointment may be not-to-exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours. Employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must meet the stated minimum age requirement: at least 18, or at least 16 with one of the specified education or student-employment conditions.
• Must be physically fit and demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the listed job-related factors.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintain tools and equipment; understand equipment assembly, installation, and repair; know materials and technical practices; and use measuring instruments.
• Must earn at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties; employees must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
• May be required to complete training, operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands applicable to the position grade, including lifting, carrying, climbing, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.
• Assist journeymen and other higher-graded maintenance workers.
• Use materials, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain structures and grounds.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters.
• Construct, install, repair, and replace doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim, and cabinets.
• Perform routine maintenance at sites and visitor facilities, including cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites.
• As needed, paint equipment, perform masonry, roofing, or welding work, or assist higher-grade workers with utility-system maintenance.
• Follow prescribed safety practices and use required protective clothing and equipment.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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