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Position Title
Maintenance Worker
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12496108-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to Wednesday, August 7, 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 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.
(limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-05 position(s). Read all 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 requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (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. Operate motor vehicles such as pick-up trucks to transport materials to and from worksites. (limit characters)
3. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies. (limit characters)
4. Perform normal operator maintenance on vehicles or equipment (e.g., greasing fittings, replacing belts, cleaning filters, changing oil, lubrication, adding fluids, changing tires). (limit characters)
5. Secure loads and transport materials to and from work sites safely. (limit characters)
6. Prepare surfaces for painting by patching holes in drywall and plaster, scraping, sanding, and brushing surfaces. (limit characters)
7. Apply latex and enamel paints, stains, or varnishes to interior and exterior surfaces. (limit characters)
8. Assist with the repair of switches, outlets, fixtures, appliances, and plugs. (limit characters)
9. Assist with carpentry jobs, such as minor repairs, remodeling and cabinet work. (limit characters)
10. Install and repair plumbing equipment (e.g., sinks, tubs, showers, water heaters, pressure gauges and pumps, and sprinkler systems). (limit characters)
11. Remove sections of damaged concrete, masonry, or tile and prepare surfaces of walls, roads, or sidewalks for repair. (limit characters)
12. Perform landscape maintenance such as preparing landscape beds, planting trees, shrubs and flowers, pruning, and mowing in a busy park or high pedestrian traffic area. (limit characters)
13. Make measurements using tape measure and square. (limit characters)
14. Perform simple mathematical equations to calculate materials needed. (limit characters)
15. Use a measuring wheel for measuring linear measurements or distances along a surface for landscapes and hardscapes. (limit characters)
16. Use measuring cups to measure the volume of liquids when mixing solvents and chemicals. (limit characters)
17. Use electrical volt and amp meters to measure voltage, current, and charge. (limit characters)
18. Follow written instructions (e.g. blueprints, specifications, work orders, sketches, etc.) when completing maintenance and construction projects. (limit characters)
19. Use appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hats, gloves, goggles, and safety shoes) to help prevent injuries. (limit characters)
20. Read and interpret various manuals and instructions in order to use equipment properly. (limit characters)
21. Use a computer to input and maintain records in a facility database system. (limit characters)
22. Use and maintain electrical tools and equipment such as volt/amp/ohm meters, strippers, pliers, screwdrivers, tubing bender, saws, and drills. (limit characters)
23. Operate and maintain gas and electric power tools such as string trimmers, backpack leaf blowers, powered lawn mowers, snow blowers, pole saws, chainsaws, jackhammers, tampers, trimmers and clippers. (limit characters)
24. Use basic plumbing tools (e.g., wrenches, vises, pipe threaders, pipe and tubing cutters, and snakes) to install equipment or make repairs. (limit characters)
25. Use basic painting tools and equipment such as drop cloths, rollers, brushes, paint mixer, scaffolding, ladders, tarps, and putty knives. (limit characters)
26. Use hand tools (e.g., grading rakes, stone hooks, spades, various types of pruning shears, etc.) to perform routine maintenance on outdoor areas. (limit characters)
27. Operate custodial tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, sponges, brooms, mops, buffers, polishers, shampooers, vacuums, sewer line cleaners, and portable pumps) to clean and maintain facilities. (limit characters)
28. Select painting materials to work on different surfaces (e.g., paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, fillers, sand paper, drywall texture, or drywall mud). (limit characters)
29. Select appropriate types and sizes of lumber and plywood to complete carpentry projects. (limit characters)
30. Select plumbing supplies and fixtures for installation and plumbing repairs. (limit characters)
31. Keep accurate records of time and materials used to complete projects. (limit characters)
32. Maintain stock of cleaning materials and maintenance supplies following MSDS standards. (limit characters)
33. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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