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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1630-BLRI-25-12648491-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 23, 2024 to Saturday, May 31, 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.
(limit characters)
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.
(limit characters)
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)
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, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for the Maintenance Worker, WG/XA-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. Make minor repairs on equipment such as lawnmowers. (limit characters)
3. Perform minor operator maintenance, such as adding gasoline and seeing that oil and spark plugs
are changed, for an automobile and/or lawn mower.
(limit characters)
4. Clean and lubricate automotive parts and tighten auto body bolts. (limit characters)
5. Make minor repairs to buildings and structures. (limit characters)
6. Repair vents where covered openings are loose or damaged. (limit characters)
7. Perform basic plumbing work, such as replacing washer in faucets and unclogging sinks, ETC without assistance. (limit characters)
8. Replace electrical fuses and light bulbs. (limit characters)
9. Lay roofing felt in preparation to installing shingles on a roof. (limit characters)
10. Fill and level holes in damaged roads and trails, including missing fill materials and leveling the
surface of the patch with a tamper.
(limit characters)
11. Mow around guardrails, retaining walls, and grass bays. (limit characters)
12. Dig ditches needed to instal plumbing mains and feeder lines. (limit characters)
13. Use of tape measures, t-squares and framing squares used to determine proper cut length for of
dimension lumber used in carpenty projects.
(limit characters)
14. Use of hand held levels to determine the proper verticle or horizontal alingment of walls, floors, and
wood or metal framing components used in new construction or rehabilitation of existing structures.
(limit characters)
15. Use of calipers to determine material thickness. (limit characters)
16. Follow written directions and work plans. (limit characters)
17. Determine building repairs needed based on verbal descriptions of problems (i.e. complaints from
customers).
(limit characters)
18. Clean brushes and paintaining equipment. (limit characters)
19. Use brushes or rollers where no mising of paint is required. (limit characters)
20. Use hand or power saws to cut lumber. (limit characters)
21. Use basic plumbing tools, such as wrenches and drain snakes. (limit characters)
22. Operate a pickup truck, car, van. (limit characters)
23. Operate a heavy lawn mower. (limit characters)
24. Perform incidental tasks such as "housekeeping", cleaning tools, and cleaning machines. (limit characters)
25. Determine painting materials to be used and method of application (limit characters)
26. Determine wood framing materials for basic carpentry repair. (limit characters)
27. Determine dry wall materials needed for bacis wall or ceiling repair. (limit characters)