- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-MORR-25-12724421-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 21, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 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.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer, reassignment or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
1.
Work demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Those not demonstrating this ability will be disqualified. Perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. Used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. Used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Tightened or replaced plumbing fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaced faucet washers; unplugged drains using a plunger; replaced liquid petroleum gas bottles. Performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Operated a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.
I have used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.
I have used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.
2.
Prepare surfaces for painting (i.e., scraping, sanding, and brushing).
3.
Trim and clear brush using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws.
4.
Collect trash and debris from trails, campgrounds, and common areas.
5.
Dig ditches, prepare landscaping beds, and plant trees, shrubs, and flowers.
6.
Clean public restrooms, including scrubbing toilets and sinks, wiping windows, disinfecting surfaces, sweeping, and mopping floors.
7.
Unplug drains using a plunger.
8.
Use liquid measuring devices for mixing fuels and oils, paints, and cleaning solvents in correct proportions.
9.
Use tape measures, squares, levels, chalk lines, etc. to measure, mark and cut a variety of materials for maintenance and building projects.
10.
Load, secure and unload vehicles, and trailers by hand and with mechanical aids.
11.
Read and understand simple blueprints and sketches.
12.
Read and follow manufacturer maintenance and repair manuals to take care of power tools, equipment, and chemicals.
13.
Read and follow manufacturer maintenance and repair manuals to take care of power tools, equipment, and chemicals.
14.
Use mathematics to calculate and measure items.
15.
Read and understand simple blueprints and sketches.
16.
Understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions from a supervisor and articulate information (project goals, standards, and expectations) to crewmembers.
17.
Use handheld radios to communicate crew status, location, and welfare.
18.
Document observations involving resource deterioration and future maintenance needs
19.
Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with carpentry repairs such as table saws, miter saws, drill presses, air tools, glass cutters, hammers, and squares.
20.
Use and maintain hand and power tools associated with painting and wall repairs such as drills, mixers, sprayers, rollers, brushes, and drywall tools.
21.
Use and maintain hand tools commonly used during facility grounds and maintenance activities such as hammers, wire stretchers, post pounders, fence pliers, pulaskis, pick-mattock, axe, hand saws, lopping shears, pry bars, grading rakes, stone hooks, spades, and various types of pruning shears.
22.
Operate light trucks to pick up supplies and transport material.
23.
Operate tractors, skid steer, and forklift with implements and attachments.
24.
Use proper painting materials such as paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, sandpaper, drywall texture, or drywall mud for appropriate surfaces such as metal and wood.
25.
Use the correct type of paints, solvents and caulking for interior or exterior applications and safely use those products to ensure personal health and environmental protection.
26.
Safely handle and dispose of hazardous products such as chemical cleaners, battery acids and glycol mixes.
27.
Select proper masonry materials and tools.
28.
Safely replace liquid propane gas bottles.
29.
Select proper tools for campground sites and trails to regrade and/or reset barriers to restore to original appearances.
30.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1. understand this warning, 2. have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3. verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.