- Position Title
- Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-STLI-25-12706915-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 10, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 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.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position at the National Park Service. Please answer all questions below honestly and to the best of your ability. Ensure your application package supports all responses and includes all required documents. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration.
1.
Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability lead perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. You must provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assemble items using a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dadoes, biscuit and mortise, and tenon joints.
3.
Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate and use door hardware, exit gates, locks, and push bars.
4.
Perform plumbing on water systems and related equipment such as mains, valves, storage tanks, and floats.
5.
Layout and construct concrete walks and structures.
6.
Designs, constructs, remodels, retrofits, and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick.
7.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical and HVAC systems.
8.
Maintain and replace sewer lift stations, sewer lines, vaults, sewer grinders and related lines.
9.
Install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems including HVAC systems and controls, light fixtures, light switches, occupancy sensors, timers and motors.
10.
Prepares all types of surfaces for the application of paint or stain, bare wood, previously painted wood, weathered wood and metals.
11.
Design, construct, retrofit, and repair cabinets, tables, shelves, benches, partitions, flooring, door and window frames, and other types of furniture. Install and repair modular furniture.
12.
Perform maintenance, repair, restoration and stabilization of cultural resources.
13.
Prepare a variety of interior and exterior surfaces such as picnic tables, walls, ceilings, etc., including taping off windows, placing drop cloths, etc.
14.
Ability to install and repair sheet rock including taping and sanding.
15.
Use lock out - tag out procedures and replace light fixtures, light ballasts, light switches and circuit breakers.
16.
Use mathematics to calculate and measure items.
17.
Measure and layout material for painting projects.
18.
Plan and lay out masonry work.
19.
Work from blueprints, schematics, sketches, and verbal and written instructions.
20.
Interpret technical manuals.
21.
Read and understand blueprints.
22.
Read and understand various electrical and mechanical schematics.
23.
Interpret and apply instructions to construct, remodel and/or repair facilities.
24.
Use and maintain tools and equipment associated with the painting trade such as adhesives, solvents, thinners, paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers, brushes, rollers and sprayers.
25.
Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade including hammers, pliers, fish tape, wire strippers and voltmeters.
26.
Select proper tools and determine appropriate materials.
27.
Clean, maintain, service and use power tools such as drills, saws, jig saws, sill saws, miter saws, routers, hand held belt sanders, airless sprayers, drill presses and mixers.
28.
Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, service and use power tools such as pressure washers, water pumps, augers, air compressors, generators, electrical meters and multimeters.
29.
Clean, maintain, and use hand tools such as hammers, hand saws, screw drivers, pliers, and wrenches.
30.
Work with plumbing materials including PVC, copper, cement, galvanized black iron, cast iron, and fittings.
31.
Select, prepare and apply a variety of paints, stains, varnishes and thinners by brush and roller.
32.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.