Maintenance Worker

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens, CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles

Duties

Typical duties of this position include the practice of safe work practices and eliminating safety hazards, custodial duties, grounds maintenance, cultural landscape rehabilitation and routine general maintenance required to maintain and sanitize buildings. As a uniformed employee the incumbent will also: provide information to visitors upon request, and first aid to employees and visitors when needed.

The successful applicants duties involves scrubbing, striping, waxing and polishing floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubbers and buffers. Washes walls using powered wall washing machine and/or by hand. Washes and replaces blinds and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment. Replaces and/or installs paper goods, etc, in restrooms.

The successful applicants duties will include various preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall and ceiling surfaces. Removes stains from a variety of surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions. Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, wash walls, etc. Runs powered cleaning equipment; cleans and oils it, and changes brushes and accessories. As required, keeps shop areas clean and in order. Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids.

The successful applicant duties will include the proper use of safety equipment and safe methods to operate a zero-turn mower, hedge trimmer and weed eater to maintain visitor center grounds. Be able to perform daily maintenance checks and minor repairs on equipment.

The successful applicant duties will include performing minor painting duties, to include touch up or spot painting as needed within the visitor center and repainting assets on the battlefield grounds.

The successful applicant duties will include the proper use of safety equipment and safe methods to clean ice and snow from walks, parking areas, and roads, operate lawn and snow removal equipment including snow blade, rotary broom, chains, salt spreaders and adjust and clean equipment.
The successful applicant duties will involve routine building maintenance, to include but not limited to, changing light bulbs, repairing sinks and toilets, minor plumbing issues, fixing damage to walls, and installing fixtures on walls. Applicant should also be able to perform normal grounds maintenance and sanitation without immediate supervision. Remove scrap and trash cans from area to central pickup point. Clean benches, exhibits and machinery etc. as directed. Performs general trash collection/removal from areas such as offices, restrooms, public areas, etc.

On a regular and recurring basis operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, small dump truck, flatbed trucks, etc…) to include pulling small double axel trailer, to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Travel may be required, if so, you may be required to obtain a travel charge card. This position is a Career Seasonal Position & is therefore Subject to Furlough for a minimum of 2 weeks annually and may be subject to change as workload dictates. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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