- Position Title
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-INDU-23-11697356-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 24, 2022 to Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Worker WG-4749-09 position at Indiana Dunes National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. If your responses to this questionnaire are not supported with the information contained in your resume and other supplemental material, you may be considered not eligible or you may be placed in the next lower category. Please carefully follow instructions before submitting your responses. Items left blank will not receive credit and your overall rating will be negatively affected. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
1.
Minimum Qualifications. Ability to do the Work of a Maintenance Worker WG-4749-09 without More than Normal Supervision (Screen out).
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response that best describes how your level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform maintenance worker duties. Read all of the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response that best describes how your level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform maintenance worker duties. Read all of the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
This position requires that the incumbent possess an Indiana Water Operator License. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet this requirement. Read all of the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
All applicants complete the following - failure to respond to the following questions may result in a lower rating score. Indicate your level of experience, education and/or training as it relates to your ability to perform the work of this position. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category. If you leave any question blank your score may be negatively impacted. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform pretreatment, primary, and secondary treatment of water including determination of necessary treatment based on results of tests, and adjustment of plant equipment and chemicals for processing of liquids, settled and non-settled solids, etc.
4.
Perform a variety of plumbing duties, such as repairing, installing and unclogging sinks, drains, toilets, faucets, valves, lines, and tanks.
5.
Perform work in confined spaces such as servicing tanks and vaults use established safety procedures.
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Install electrical components in the construction or maintenance of housing units, buildings, offices, or shops.
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Make a variety of electrical repairs such as removing, replacing, tightening, splicing and soldering and testing wiring and fixtures
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Inspect structures and buildings for needed repairs.
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Operate and maintain water system, pumps, pressure tanks, contact tanks, and make adjustments to chlorine pumps to maintain proper readings for the state
10.
Perform water sampling using standard techniques for Bacteriological Analysis.
11.
Construct, remodel or major repair of wooden structures and buildings, such as rebuilding stairs or porches, replacing walls or flooring, building/installing cabinets, etc.
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Evaluate circumstances and make alterations to meet changing needs, such as adjusting work schedules, mitigating safety issues, changing necessary tools or materials used, etc.
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Troubleshoot and repair plumbing problems such as breaks, drips and leaks.
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Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures and control problems.
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Troubleshoot and repair backflow preventers.
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Communicate with a supervisor verbally regarding work plans and tasks.
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Communicate supervisor's instructions to lower graded staff or volunteers in accomplishment of tasks.
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Make recommendations to supervisor regarding crew issues.
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Use tact and diplomacy while communicating in difficult situations such as work under stress, assisting to resolve conflict among crew members, gaining cooperation from contractors or cooperators, etc.
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Read, interpret, plan and lay out work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, or work orders.
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Follow building codes, work orders and verbal/written instructions.
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Use uniform plumbing codes in performing work.
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Use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Hazardous Communication (HazComm) while working with hazardous materials and waste to ensure safety of self, others, and environment.
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Use and maintain power tools such as drills, saws, jig saws, skill saws, miter saws, routers, handheld belt sanders, airless sprayers, and mixers.
25.
Use and maintain tools associated with electrical work such as voltmeters, multi-testers, locators, soldering irons, conduit benders and wire pullers.
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Use personal protective equipment in the accomplishment of maintenance work, such as safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed boots, respirators, etc.
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Follow vehicle and machinery safety procedures (lockout/tagout, walkarounds, safety checklists, etc.)
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Use a computer with associated word processing and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. to record and track data and make reports.
29.
Use automated facility management software systems such as FMSS, Maximo, etc. to track and manage asset inventory, condition, costs, periodic maintenance schedules, etc.
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Use automated project management information spreadsheets, databases, or other systems to request funding, track expenses, schedule work, etc.
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Present safety training specific to maintenance related tasks.
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Plan plumbing projects from initial layout to full completion, including developing supplies and equipment lists, timeframes, coordinating personnel and equipment, conducting job safety analyses, getting required clearances, etc.
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Make determinations regarding level of personnel and equipment needed for trade's projects.
34.
Evaluate work accomplishments for compliance with safety plans.
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Plan carpentry projects from initial layout to full completion, including developing supplies and equipment lists, timeframes, coordinating personnel and equipment, conducting job safety analyses, getting required clearances, etc.