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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-ACAD-25-12607130-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to Friday, May 9, 2025
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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. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (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)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below (A through 0), select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Maintenance Worker WG-4749-05 position. 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For task statements below select the response (A-E) from the list that best describes your knowledge and/or ability. Select only one response per statement. Ensure that your application supports all of your responses. (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. Make minor plumbing repairs using basic plumbing tools (wrenches, vices, snakes, ect) to install and repair faucets, toilets, urinals, flush valves, etc.
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3. Make minor electrical repairs, such as replacing light bulbs and switches, repairing extension cords, and hanging fixtures.
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4. Use basic painting tools, such as brushers, rollers, and sprayers to apply coating materials on interior and exterior surfaces.
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5. Dig ditches, prepare landscaping beds, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
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6. Operate and perform basic maintenance on grounds equipment, such as lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
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7. Collect trash and debris from trails, campgrounds, and common areas.
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8. Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of tools, equipment, and chemicals.
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9. Select and use a variety of cleaning agents using correct dilution ratios.
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10. Use proper techniques so as to avoid injury.
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11. Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
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12. Follow written and verbal instructions to perform tasks.
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13. Use appropriate and proper safety equipment such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, and safety shoes.
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14. Perform minor operator maintenance, such as adding gasoline and changing oil and spark plugs.
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15. Operate a pickup truck and trailer.
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16. Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles.
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17. Use basic custodial tools, such as brushes, sponges, brooms, and mops.
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18. Operate custodial equipment, such as buffers, polishers, shampooers, vacuums, sewer line cleaners, and portable pumps.
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19. Select appropriate size and type of building materials for minor carpentry repairs.
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As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. 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. (limit characters)
20. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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