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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (MVO) Open Continuous
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-STLI-24-12158712-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 to Friday, March 29, 2024
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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 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.
 
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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. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.

Do you possess a valid driver's license and are able to maintain during employment?
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Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker (MVO), WG-4749-07 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or 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. (limit characters)
KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION REPAIR, ETC. 

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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Assemble items using a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dadoes, biscuit and mortise, and tenon joints. (limit characters)
3. Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate and use door hardware, exit gates, locks, and push bars. (limit characters)
4. Perform plumbing on water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks, and floats. (limit characters)
5. Layout and construct concrete walks and structures. (limit characters)

TECHNICAL PRACTICES (THEORETICAL, PRECISE, AND ARTISTIC)
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Carpentry (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Design, construct, retrofit, and repair cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, door and window frames, and other types of furniture. Install and repair modular furniture. (limit characters)
7. Design, construct, remodel, retrofit, and repair interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick. (limit characters)
8. Install and repair sheet rock including taping and sanding. (limit characters)
Painting (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Prepare all types of surfaces for the application of paint or stain, bare wood, previously painted wood, weathered wood and metals. (limit characters)
10. Prepare a variety of interior and exterior surfaces such as picnic tables, walls, ceilings, etc., including taping off windows, placing drop cloths, etc. (limit characters)
Plumbing (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Maintain and replace sewer lift stations, sewer lines, vaults, sewer grinders and related lines. (limit characters)
12. Assist in cutting and threading pipes and winterizes water systems. (limit characters)
Roofing (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Perform maintenance, repair, restoration and stabilization of cultural resources. (limit characters)
Electrical (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Use lock out - tag out procedures and replace light fixtures, light ballasts, light switches and circuit breakers. (limit characters)
15. Install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems including HVAC systems and controls, light fixtures, light switches, occupancy sensors, timers and motors. (limit characters)
Cement Finishing (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Mix and pour concrete/asphalt to repair or replace damaged portions of concrete walks and/or steps. (limit characters)
Masonry (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Perform wet masonry by mixing and applying mortar in proper proportions.
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Custodial/Laborer (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Clean tool caches and work areas. (limit characters)
19. Clean, maintain, and use hand tools such as hammers, hand saws, screw drivers, pliers, and wrenches. (limit characters)
20. Shovels snow from sidewalks and patios. (limit characters)
21. Use mathematics to calculate and measure items. (limit characters)
22. Measure and layout material for painting projects. (limit characters)
23. Plan and lay out masonry work. (limit characters)
ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
24. Work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, and verbal and written instructions. (limit characters)
25. Interpret technical manuals. (limit characters)
26. Read and understand blueprints. (limit characters)
27. Read and understand various electrical and mechanical schematics. (limit characters)
28. Interpret and apply instructions to construct, remodel and/or repair facilities. (limit characters)
ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
29. Use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the painting trade such as adhesives, solvents, thinners, paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, brushes, rollers and sprayers. (limit characters)
30. Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade including hammers, pliers, fish tape, wire strippers and voltmeters. (limit characters)
31. Select proper tools and determine appropriate materials. (limit characters)
32. Clean, maintain, service and use power tools such as drills, saws, jig saws, sill saws, miter saws, routers, hand held belt sanders, airless sprayers, drill presses and mixers. (limit characters)
33. Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, service and use power tools such as pressure washers, water pumps, augers, air compressors, generators, electrical meters and multimeters. (limit characters)
34. Select, prepare and apply a variety of paints, stains, varnishes and thinners by brush and roller. (limit characters)
KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
35. Work with plumbing materials including PVC, copper, cement, galvanized black iron, cast iron, and fittings. (limit characters)
36. Select, prepare and apply a variety of paints, stains, varnishes and thinners by brush and roller. (limit characters)
37. Set up and safely use simple and complex rigging systems for moving material. (limit characters)
38. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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