Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker

National Park Service • Corpus Christi, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Maintenance Worker in the Division of Facility Management at Padre Island National Seashore. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority; applicants must reside within the defined local commuting area, specified as within 60 miles of 20301 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas, when applying, and must provide proof of residency. Overnight travel away from home may be required for up to 1–2 nights per month. The employee must obtain and maintain a government charge card for travel and purchase authority.

The position performs routine maintenance and repair of park grounds, buildings, exterior structures, equipment, utilities, and public-use and administrative facilities. Work includes janitorial and restroom duties, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work; assisting higher-grade maintenance employees; operating a light truck; using and maintaining hand and power tools; and receiving and processing shipments.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as an employment condition. Physical work can include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, including in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, where dirt, spray, and fumes may be present, and may involve inclement weather or wearing heavy or uncomfortable protective equipment and clothing. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work, and must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided.

Applicants must meet the listed federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, background investigation and favorable adjudication, Selective Service registration where applicable, direct deposit, and successful E-Verify verification. A valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment. The position has a one-year probationary period. There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions. The job posting lists a WG-05 hourly salary range of $25.83 (Step 01) to $30.11 (Step 5); first-time federal hires normally start at Step 1.

Requirements

• Sufficient knowledge and ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-7, without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must meet the minimum age and applicable education or enrollment conditions stated in the posting.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• Must reside within the defined local commuting area, within 60 miles of 20301 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas, at the time of application, and provide proof of residency.
• Must provide detailed documentation of relevant experience and training in the application; education cannot substitute for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities.
• Operate a light truck to pick up and transport materials.
• Perform janitorial duties in park public-use and administrative facilities.
• Provide routine facility maintenance, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Assist higher-grade maintenance employees with maintenance tasks.
• Safely use and properly maintain hand and power tools required for the job.
• Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities.
• Make minor repairs and refer problems to higher-grade workers.
• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments according to established procedures.
• Report discrepancies and damage to the appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance is provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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