Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Hot Springs, AR

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About The Position

This seasonal position performs repair and maintenance work on utility systems, including water, plumbing, and electrical systems. Duties include facilitating water testing; troubleshooting and functionally testing water-system equipment to identify defective components; and repairing, adjusting, or replacing parts as needed. The position also installs, repairs, and calibrates turbidity, chlorine, and pH analyzers and their trend recorders, and installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, fixtures, and electrical systems in compliance with applicable safety requirements and regulations.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October 2026 through March 2027, though timing may vary depending on weather, project needs, or funding. The position requires a valid driver's license maintained throughout employment, wearing a uniform, and the ability to lift at least 40 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles. Work involves heavy physical effort, frequent reaching, bending, turning, and handling controls, sometimes in awkward or strained positions. Work is performed in all types of weather, often on rolling surfaces and construction sites, and involves exposure to potential equipment overturning, noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and motor and exhaust fumes.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 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 wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, knowledge of equipment and repair, technical practices, materials, interpreting instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), using and maintaining tools and equipment, and using measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Experience and training relevant to the job duties must be described in detail and documented in the resume; the resume must support assessment-questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate water testing.
• Troubleshoot and functionally test water-system equipment to isolate defective components; perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required.
• Install, repair, and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine, and pH, as well as associated trend recorders.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in various settings in compliance with applicable regulations.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed