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Position Title
Seasonal Maintenance Worker (MVO)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1542-PIPE-25-12610583-OC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 25, 2024 to Friday, April 25, 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. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documentation. (limit characters)
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (MVO)) WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) (limit characters)
1. Select the one that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Maintenance Worker (MVO) position. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Make sure your resume supports your response. (SCREEN OUT) 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.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE MAY BE LOWERED.
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2. This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's 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. 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.
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Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, 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)
3. Replace and/or repair broken planks on picnic tables, boards on boardwalk.
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4. Reapply/repair molding or install shelfing, signage, or items like whiteboards.
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5. Inspect/replace filters, clean cooling tower and/or chiller condenser tubing on heating, venting and air conditioning equipment.
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6. Install/replace toilet seats, restroom fixtures such as soap dispensers and/or paper holders
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7. Maintain and replace light bulbs for indoor and outdoor fixtures.
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Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Prepare surfaces for painting (i.e., scraping, sanding, and brushing).
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9. Trim and clear brush using hand tools.
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10. Collect trash and debris from trails, campgrounds, and common areas.
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11. Clean outdoor masonry and brick surfaces using pressure washer and scrub brush.
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12. Clean public restrooms, including scrubbing toilets and sinks, wiping windows, disinfecting surfaces, sweeping, and mopping floors.
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Use of Measuring Instruments (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. Use liquid measuring devices for mixing products to the correct proportions.
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14. Use tape measures to measure, mark and cut a variety of materials for maintenance and building projects.
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15. Use squares to find and/or establish a right angle and as a straight edge.
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16. Assist in loading, securing, and unloading vehicles and trailers by hand or with mechanical aids.
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Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) (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. Read and follow manufacturer maintenance and repair manuals to take care of power tools, equipment, and chemicals.
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18. Use mathematics to calculate and measure items.
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19. Understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions from a supervisor.
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20. Use handheld radios to communicate crew status, location, and welfare.
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21. Assist in loading, unloading, and processing incoming shipments according to established procedures, and report discrepancies or damaged items.
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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)
22. Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with carpentry repairs such as table saws, miter saws, drill presses, air tools, hammers, and squares.
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23. Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with painting and wall repairs such as drills, mixers, sprayers, rollers, brushes, and drywall tools.
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24. Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with plumbing repairs such as plungers, augers, snakes.
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25. Use and maintain hand tools commonly used during facility grounds and maintenance activities such as axe, hand saws, lopping shears, pry bars, grading rakes, spades, pruning shears, lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, UTVs, and leaf/snow blowers.
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26. Operate motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW including 2- or 4-wheel drive pickups on regularly established schedules and standard routes to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools throughout the park under limited traffic conditions at low speeds.
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27. Perform minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks.
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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)
28. Select proper cleaning solutions used in janitorial duties such as, disinfectants, glass cleaners, and toilet bowl cleaners.
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29. Select proper plumbing materials such as copper, plastic, steel.
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30. Properly return tools to designated compartments, racks, carts, or toolbox.
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31. Safely handle hazardous products such as chemical cleaners, battery acids and glycol mixes.
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32. Perform elementary patch and repair rock walls, roads, sidewalks, and trails.
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