- Position Title
- Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-25-12618327-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?
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:
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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.
- 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 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-09 position at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application may be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category.
1.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-09 without more than normal supervision. You must show that you meet the experience described below in your resume/application. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible (screen-out).
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your skill level in your resume. This means, for example, that if you rate yourself at the expert level (E), you must document when you have been called on to do unusually difficult jobs for that skill or task. If you rate yourself at the independent level (D), you must show that you did the task as a regular and recurring part of a job. We will verify that you have documented your skills in your resume and your score will be lowered for skills that are not documented.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Apply latex and enamel paints, stains, shellacs and varnishes to interior and exterior of historic buildings and structures, doors, windows, signs, exhibits, and equipment.
3.
Perform repointing, grouting, plastering and pargeting on historic buildings and structures.
4.
Cut, shape and finish stone and brick to match existing designs and patterns.
5.
Built forms for structures such as foundations, footers, sidewalks, curbs and ramps.
6.
Strip previous roof of all old, damaged and useless materials and prepare surface for new materials.
7.
Lift and carry heavy loads, such as paint, shingles, debris, trash, and various tools, etc. over uneven or unstable surfaces or to/from heights.
8.
Dig and grade ditches and trenches using a pick and shovel.
9.
Perform repairs to roof decking, rough frame work, drywall, concrete forms, building boxes, work benches, bins, and racks.
10.
Prepare all finished and unfinished surfaces for priming and painting (builds up, shapes, levels surfaces, scraping, sanding, and brushing) to arrive at smooth and decorative appearance.
11.
Load and unload supplies and equipment from trucks and trailers using manual and mechanical methods such as dollies, pallet jacks, etc.
12.
Match or reproduce exactly various components of historic buildings and structures in accordance with historic preservation guidelines.
13.
Perform basic electrical work such as: install and repair switches, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, light fixtures, receptacles, and fuses without assistance.
14.
Perform basic plumbing work such as: repair or replace faucets, washers, facet stems, drain traps, leaks, drain pipes, unclog drain pipes, clear clogged drain lines, dig ditches to install plumbing mains and feeder lines, etc.
15.
Perform janitorial services, including cleaning sinks, toilets, sweeping and mopping floors, and ensuring that there are adequate supplies of soap, towels and toilet paper for a public restrooms, empty trash bins, etc.
16.
Create and mix mortars using sand, cement, lime and tinting agents to match consistency, color and compatibility with surrounding materials.
17.
Measure, cut and install dimensional and non-dimensional lumber.
18.
Ability to measure area, volume and specific lengths.
19.
Apply advanced shop mathematics to plan, estimate and measure materials and supplies needed to complete projects.
20.
Use and maintain hand and power painting tools such as drills, mixers, brushes, rollers, sprayers, scrapers, wire brushes, caulking guns, putty knives, etc.
21.
Use and maintain masonry hand and power tools such as trowels and pointing tools, floats, screeds, edging and jointing tools, line levels, concrete and mortar mixers, jackhammers, brick/tile or skill saws, and power trowels.
22.
Use and maintain carpentry hand and power tools such as saws, sanders, drills, nail gun, hammers, saws, miter box, framing squares, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
23.
Use and maintain common electrical tools such as wire strippers, soldering guns, test lights, crimping tools, etc.
24.
Use and maintain common plumbing tools such as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, drain augers, force cups, tubing cutters, etc.
25.
Use and maintain power equipment such as all-terrain vehicles, small tractors with attachments, jackhammers, riding mowers, push mowers, week whips, chainsaws, etc.
26.
Use and maintain a pickup truck, car, van, truck up to four tons and trailer.
27.
Use word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic mail software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Mail, etc. to communicate information.
28.
Read and interpret schematics, construction drawings, blueprints, and sketches in performing carpentry, masonry or other work.
29.
Determine building repairs needed based on verbal descriptions of problems (i.e. complaints from customers).
30.
Read and interpret written instructions on the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
31.
Read, interpret and follow written directions and work plans.
32.
Provide oral instructions to other employees.
33.
Use an internet browser such as Internet Explorer to research tool, equipment, and supply vendors, specifications, tool and equipment repair manuals, etc.
34.
Use wheelbarrows or handcarts to move load over 40 pounds.
35.
Install, repair and replace windows and doors.
36.
Install cedar, slate and asphalt shingles in proper sequence and order.
37.
Install drip edge, flashing, counter-flashing and valley-flashing.
38.
Install ice and water guard, felt underlay, and vents for ventilation.
39.
Move ladders, scaffolding and equipment used in projects.