Maintenace Worker

JOB SUMMARY: A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. MAJOR DUTIES: Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately July through mid-June, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Major Duties of this position include: Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities. Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of such. Assists with the maintenance and preservation of historic and non-historic structures. This position requires skills applied to the maintenance, stabilization, restoration, repair and/or reconstruction of various historic and non-historic masonry and adobe structures. Performs carpentry/woodworking tasks such as reconstruction, restoring or rehabilitating wood structures (rafters, doors, windows, trusses, beams, interior and exterior trim etc.). Assist other higher-graded employees under general supervision in preservation work, general landscaping and grounds maintenance, basic carpentry, simple electrical installations or repairs, basic plumbing work, and painting interior and exterior surfaces, and perform a variety of janitorial services. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Assists with the setup of complex scaffolding systems. Performs simple and basic research of records pertaining to historic and/or prehistoric structures for the purposes of assessing their physical condition, style, preservation needs, and conservation work required. Performs painting tasks which includes surface preparation and mixing of paints to approximate color and texture of historic paints and stains. Area Information: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is conveniently located half way between Phoenix and Tucson in the friendly city of Coolidge, Arizona. Shopping/medical are available in Coolidge one (1) mile from park headquarters. Full range of shopping, medical, dental and recreational facilities available in Casa Grande (18 mi.), Phoenix area (50 mi.) and Tucson (60 mi.). Kindergarten through senior high school available in Coolidge. Day care is available in Coolidge. A college is located between Coolidge and Casa Grande, 10 mi. from Coolidge. In addition, there are several other points of interest within a 35 mile radius of Coolidge such as Picacho Peak State Park, the Historic Town of Florence, Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, Lost Dutchman State Park in the Superstition Mountains and Huhugam Heritage Center. No government quarters available. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.