Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • San Francisco, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal Maintenance Worker position performs repair and maintenance of structures, grounds, visitor facilities, and related equipment. The typical season lasts no more than six months between May and November, though the schedule may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is May 2027. The position may involve a temporary seasonal appointment, and employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Work includes minor plumbing and carpentry repairs, routine maintenance and cleaning at multiple sites, processing incoming shipments, and transporting supplies and materials. Other duties may include painting, masonry, roofing, welding, or assisting higher-grade workers with utility-system maintenance. The position is generally performed indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather and conditions involving dirt, spray, and fumes. The employee may need to wear heavy or uncomfortable protective clothing and equipment. Work may require ladders, scaffolds, and platforms; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing; and lifting, carrying, or setting up items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The employee must maintain a valid driver's license, wear a uniform, complete required training, and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Occupancy of government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, vocational training, school-authority approval, or student-employment conditions.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials and technical practices; and ability to use measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
• Application and resume must describe and document relevant experience and training supporting the assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to perform work involving ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and uncomfortable positions, and frequently lift, carry, and set up items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Use materials, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain structures and grounds.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures.
• 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 different sites and visitor facilities, including cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs.
• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments according to procedures, and report discrepancies or damage.
• Perform other maintenance duties as needed, such as painting equipment, masonry, roofing, welding, or assisting higher-grade workers with utility-system maintenance.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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