Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Summary OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. Learn more about this agency Duties The parks and duty stations hiring for these positions are below, as is each park's anticipated seasonal period. The typical seasonal period may vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Denali National Park & Preserve (Denali Park): April - September Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (Bartlett Cove): April - October Katmai National Park & Preserve (King Salmon & Lake & Peninsula County. Applicants that apply to and are selected for Lake & Peninsula County will be duty stationed at Brooks Camp, AK): April - September Kenai Fjords National Park (Seward): May - September Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Skagway): April - October Lake Clark National Park & Preserve (Port Alsworth): May - October Sitka National Historical Park (Sitka): April - September Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve (Copper Center, McCarthy & Slana. Applicants that apply to and are selected for McCarthy will be duty stationed at Kennecott, AK): May - September Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve & Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve (Bettles, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle, Fairbanks & Wiseman. Applicants that apply to and are selected for Circle Hot Springs will be duty stationed at Coal Creek Camp, AK. Applicants that apply to and are selected for Wiseman will be duty stationed at Marion Creek/Coldfoot, AK): May - October Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. Positions and grade levels may not be filled at every duty station. As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. Duties include: Assist higher graded maintenance workers in the performance of work. Perform carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables, broken windows using precut stock; make minor adjustments, or replace hinges, latches, and catches. Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects. Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures; replace faucet washers; unplug drains using a plunger; replace liquid petroleum gas bottles. Receive, upload, and process incoming shipments according to established procedures; report discrepancies and damage. Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Make minor repairs as needed. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Government housing is available at King Salmon, Lake and Peninsula County (Brooks Camp), Bettles, Circle Hot Springs (Coal Creek Camp), and Eagle. It may be available at Denali Park, Bartlett Cove, Skagway, Port Alsworth, Sitka, Copper Center, McCarthy (Kennecott), Slana, and Wiseman (Marion Creek/Coldfoot). It is not available at Seward and Fairbanks. Please visit find a park for additional park information. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. The following duties require drug testing for certain positions as described below: Carrying a firearm in the back-country, or other locations, for non-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals for positions at King Salmon, Lake and Peninsula County (Brooks Camp), Port Alsworth, Bettles, Circle Hot Springs (Coal Creek Camp), Eagle, and Wiseman (Marion Creek/Coldfoot). Operation of small watercraft less than 26 feet in length (transporting of personnel (including visitors), tools, and materials/supplies to job/work sites) for positions at King Salmon, Lake and Peninsula County (Brooks Camp), and Port Alsworth. In the positions described above, you will be required to submit a drug test and receive negative drug test results prior to appointment and are subject to random testing for illegal drug use. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You must be at least 18 years of age. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 nights per month. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications section* Qualifications Requirements Continued Special requirement for Kennecott (McCarthy): Employees must pass a pulmonary respiratory resistance test to determine the physical ability to perform the work required as a condition for appointment. All employees on site are subject to an initial medical examination and periodic blood tests as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (at government expense). Lead is known to be present in the Kennecott area, primarily in the form of paint dust. As determined through air monitoring, respirators may be required. Respirators must be worn in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134, which requires a good face seal. Presence of facial hair, glasses, etc. are prohibited if it cannot be proven that such conditions do not prevent that requirement. To qualify for this position, detailed experience must be demonstrated in your resume in a variety of the following trades: Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, or other related trades. (SCREEN OUT) In addition, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail, the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Alaska currently does not have a state income tax. Salary subject to annual review and adjustment. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of those selected. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. NOTE: In support of Executive Order (EO) 14189 "Celebrating America's 250th Birthday" and EO 14314 "Making America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks," the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to the 1039-hour time limitation for this position. This approval extends the time limitation to 1560 hours for this temporary seasonal appointment. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and where surfaces are to be coated, or the parts of the systems worked on, are hard to reach and require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.