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Position Title
(Seasonal) Maintenance worker
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1630-NATC-25-12708249-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 10, 2025 to Sunday, March 30, 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
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Maintenance Worker duties.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Performs installation and repair of basic building hardware such as door and cabinet hardware, bathroom and plumbing hardware, window hardware and electrical hardware.
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3. Select the appropriate size and type of building materials.
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4. Experience to operate and maintain two-stroke and gas powered equipment.
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5. Sharpen cutting edges and replace handles on trowels, hoes, chisels, axes, shovels, etc.
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6. Assists in complex carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical projects.
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7. Performs basic grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, debris removal and trash collection..
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8. Clean public restrooms and other visitor use facilities, including scrubbing toilets and sinks, wiping windows, disinfecting surfaces, sweeping, and mopping floors.
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9. Performs minor plumbing such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures, replacing faucet washers, and unplugging drains.
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10. Use tape measures, squares, levels, chalk lines, etc. to measure, mark and cut a variety of materials for maintenance and repair project.
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11. Use liquid measuring devices to measure the volume of liquids when mixing fuels and oils, paints, and cleaning solvents in correct proportions.
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12. Estimate material and time requirements for projects.
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13. Follow written instructions (e.g. blueprints, specifications, work orders, sketches, etc. to complete maintenance and construction projects.
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14. Use appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety shoes) to help prevent injuries.
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15. Use a computer to input and maintain work orders, report time and attendance, and communicate with supervisor and peer.
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16. Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with this position.
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17. Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
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18. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment (i.e. mowers, trimmers, etc.
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19. Operate a pickup truck and trailer and performs minor preventive maintenance on vehicles.
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20. Select painting materials to work on different surfaces (e.g., paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, fillers, sandpaper).
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21. Select and use a variety of cleaning agents using correct dilution ratios.
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22. Safely handle and dispose of hazardous products such as chemical cleaners, battery acids and glycol mixes.
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23. Select proper carpentry and plumbing materials and tools.
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24. Safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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