FUL - Maintenance Worker

National Park Service • Wilton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker with the National Park Service at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Wilton, Connecticut. The position performs recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operations duties and assists journeymen and other higher-graded workers.

The work includes electrical tasks such as replacing light switches and fixtures and changing light bulbs; concrete and plaster touch-up around historic and other masonry structures; pretreatment and primary wastewater treatment; water treatment testing and wastewater chemical management; operating and performing minor maintenance on vehicles such as a ten-wheel dump truck or front-end loader; and repairing pavement surfaces.

Applicants must meet the job-related qualification factors, including the screen-out ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The position is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority, which limits eligibility to applicants residing within 100 miles of the duty station at the time of application. Proof of residence is required. The position is eligible for the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program.

The work involves heavy to moderate physical effort, including occasional unassisted handling of materials up to 50 pounds, frequent standing, and climbing, bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions. Work is outdoors in varied seasonal weather and may involve falls hazards, dust, dirt, wind, rain, dangerous chemicals, moving equipment, paints, solvents, electrical shocks, and biting insects.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment after that period.
• Demonstrate the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including reading blueprints.
• Demonstrate the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Demonstrate knowledge of materials.
• Demonstrate technical practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to use measuring instruments.
• Describe relevant experience and training in the application; experience must be clearly documented in the resume.
• Reside within the defined local commuting area, a radius of 100 miles from Weir Farm National Historical Park, at the time of application, and provide proof of residency.
• Be able to occasionally lift or handle objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, following proper lifting procedures.
• Be able to frequently stand, climb ladders or scaffolding, bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical tasks, including replacing light switches and fixtures and changing light bulbs.
• Perform concrete and plaster touch-up around existing historic and other masonry structures.
• Conduct pretreatment and primary wastewater treatment.
• Perform water treatment tests and manage wastewater chemicals.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on vehicles such as a ten-wheel dump truck or front-end loader.
• Repair pavement surfaces, including chuck holes, edge raveling, ruts, bleeding, grade depressions, and utility cuts.
• Assist journeymen and other higher-graded workers with recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operations duties.

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 eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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