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Position Title
Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1544-SLBE-25-12614429-OC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 25, 2024 to Friday, May 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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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
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER 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 position. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Make sure your resume supports your response. (SCREEN OUT)
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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)
2. Perform vehicle safety inspection prior to daily operation.
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3. Perform vehicle maintenance (i.e., checking fluid levels, changing flat tires, replacing engine oil, replacing air filters, and cleaning interior and exterior).
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4. Perform preventative maintenance on power tools such as weed eaters, chainsaws, table saws, miter saws, drill presses, air actuated equipment and glass cutters.
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5. Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or respirator masks.
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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)
6. Prepares surfaces for painting by simple sanding, scraping and wire brushing.
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7. Assists with framing and pouring concrete sidewalks, footings, building foundations, stone, or brick walls. etc.
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8. Repairs water leaks, faucets, valves, lines, and tanks.
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9. Performs maintenance on flush valves on commodes and urinals.
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10. Uses basic plumbing tools, such as wrenches and snakes, plungers.
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11. Makes simple carpentry repairs (i.e., nailing loose boards, tightening door jams, locks, and hinges, etc.)
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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)
12. Read and use rulers, levels, try squares, angles, measuring wheel on all types of surfaces.
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13. Properly use a tape measurement, rules, plumb bobs, levels, dividers, etc.
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14. Measure and cut wood using on site measurements.
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15. Interpret and apply layout to such things as angles, arcs, and circles.
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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)
16. Follow detailed written Manufacturer's instructions or work orders.
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17. Follow oral instructions provided by a supervisor or senior employee.
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18. Follow established safety protocol and policies.
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19. Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
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20. Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects. (e.g., lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds).
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21. Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Ability to us 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 hand and power tools associated with carpentry repairs such as table saws, miter saws, drill presses, air actuated equipment and glass cutters.
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23. Use free standing ladders and/or scaffolding.
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24. Digs ditches for plumbing or other utilities, using shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
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25. Trim trees and shrubs using power trimmers, lopping shears, and pruning saws.
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26. Maintain grounds and lawns with the use of riding mowers with attachments, string trimmers, and leaf blowers.
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27. Operate pick-up truck on private, public, and rough service roads to transport personnel, materials, and supplies to and from work sites.
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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. Mixes, thins, and applies premixed paints or varnishes.
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29. Mixes mortar, cleans joints, cuts bricks and stones, and re-points existing joints.
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30. Paints and performs trim, detail, and touch-up work to surfaces such as trash cans, rain gutters, fire extinguishers, boxes, comfort stations, and houses, using brushes and rollers.
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31. Uses caulking gun to caulk areas around baseboards, etc.
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32. Removes damaged concrete, masonry, or tile and prepares surfaces.
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