Maintenance Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Office of the Superintendent, Maintenance Division, Fort Ogleorpe, Georgia. The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. This position is a Full-time temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year with potential to be extended for an additional one year for a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.
Major duties
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform all aspects of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades at journeymen level. Major Duties below but not limited to: Repairs and maintains historic buildings, government housing, support structures and buildings within accepted safety, health and sanitary conditions. Constructs, alters, modifies and/or repairs a wide range of carpentry features in buildings, quarters and other facilities. Builds small structures and replaces deteriorated sections of existing structures. Plans, computes, and lays out projects and identifies material needs. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems. Perform HVAC installation and maintenance. Perform plumbing on potable water and wastewater systems and related equipment such floats, fittings, sinks, toilets, and fixtures. Performs electrical wiring necessary to maintain existing 120- and 240-volt electrical systems and troubleshoots and repairs to 24- and 48-volt Photovoltaic power systems. For additional information on this park you may visit: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: SCREEN OUTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience that demonstrates the ability to perform most of the work as a Maintenance Mechanic at the journeyman level. At this level, I have performed the work without more than normal supervision. I have performed at this level in two of the following trades: Carpentry, Electric, Plumbing, Painting, Masonry, HVAC, or Roofing DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's License. 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
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