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Position Title
Maintenance Worker
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1544-JEFF-23-11875725-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, March 9, 2023 to Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the temporary NTE 1039 hours WG-4749-05 Maintenance Worker position at Gateway Arch National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Any skill for which you indicate you have experience in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application to receive credit. Failure to document your responses may result in your rating being lowered or in you being considered not qualified. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
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For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet. If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Replace burned out lamps or bulbs.
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3. Assist in the installation of wiring, fixtures, or simple electrical controls.
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4. Repair simple electrical systems such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, or circuit breakers.
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5. Use and maintain electrical tools and equipment such as volt/amp/ohm meters, strippers, pliers, screwdrivers, tubing bender, saws, or drills.
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6. Help detect and repair minor plumbing leaks and unclog sinks, toilets, drains, or repair water lines.
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7. Use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment such as torches, pipe threader, adjustable wrench, snakes, pipe and tubing cutters, air equipment, pliers, or electric sewer auger.
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8. Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, or brushing.
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9. Prepare surfaces for the application of paint or stain, bare wood, previously painted wood, weathered wood, or metals.
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10. Use basic painting tools and equipment such as drop cloths, rollers, brushes, paint mixer, ladders, tarps, putty knives, or drywall hand tools.
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11. Use painting materials such as paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, fillers, sand paper, drywall texture, or drywall mud.
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12. Measure, cut, or install woodwork using on-site measurements, verbal directions, or drawings and specifications.
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13. Identify and use carpentry materials such as wood, composites, hardware, fasteners, roof covering, sheeting, drywall and tools such as ladders, scaffolding, power saws, drills, sanders, pneumatic tools, or hammers.
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14. Perform simple framing or roofing work.
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15. Repair flooring and tile.
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16. Patch and repair rock walls, roads, sidewalks, and trails.
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17. Use and maintain custodial, janitorial, or general laborer tools, equipment, or measuring instruments such as vacuum cleaners, shampooer, scrub brushes, dusters, mops, brooms, or tape measurers.
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18. Use hand tools such as grading rakes, stone hooks, spades, or various types of pruning shears.
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19. Operate motor vehicles up to 1 ton to transport materials and personnel in a variety of traffic and road conditions.
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20. Operate motor vehicles such as 4x2 or 4x4 pickups, trash compactors, small single and dual axle trailers, and small tractors with bucket, fork, and grader attachments.
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21. Operate powered lawn mowers, snow blowers, trimmers and clippers.
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22. Perform normal operator maintenance on equipment such as greasing fittings, replacing belts, cleaning filters, changing oil, lubrication, adding fluids, or changing tires.
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23. Clean visitor use buildings, offices, or comfort stations (e.g., toilets, floors, and garbage cans).
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24. Pick up litter from park grounds, trails, or roadsides and deposit material in dumpsters.
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25. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, or other campground or visitor facilities.
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26. Use biohazards and chemicals following proper safety precautions.
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27. Dig ditches.
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28. Load and unload boxes and materials.
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29. Control weeds and brush around buildings, utilities, picnic areas, roads, or parking areas.
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30. Mow, fertilize, water, cut, edge, or seed lawn or grounds areas.
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31. Transport heavy items of up to 75 pounds or more to work sites.
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