Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Crescent City, CA

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About The Position

This is a seasonal maintenance position with the Seasonal Staffing Office–Pacific West Region. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is April through May, but timing may vary because of weather, project needs, or funding. The appointment is temporary and seasonal, generally not to exceed 1,039 hours, though it may be not to exceed 1,560 hours depending on the park and program. The appointment is expected to end when the season’s work is complete, and employment may end earlier because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The worker performs routine repairs and maintenance of structures, grounds, visitor facilities, and related equipment. Duties include minor plumbing and carpentry repairs, cleaning restrooms, handling incoming shipments, and transporting supplies and materials. Other tasks may include painting, masonry, roofing, welding, or assisting a higher-grade worker with utility-system maintenance. The position requires use of varied tools and equipment and may involve work at different sites and in inclement weather.

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 and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• 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, or student-employment conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• 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.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Application materials must document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire; applicants must meet the stated minimum ratings on the screen-out and job elements.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Use materials, tools, and equipment to repair and maintain structures and grounds.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as 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 established procedures, and report discrepancies or damage.
• Perform other maintenance duties as needed, such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding, or assisting a higher-grade worker with utility-system maintenance.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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