Seasonal Maintenance Worker FUL
What you'd do
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Big South Fork National River & Recreation area, Oneida, Tennessee. Performs 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.
Major duties
These positions will be assigned to the Buildings and Utilities Branch of Facility Management supporting Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Obed Wild and Scenic River and Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Oak Ridge with a duty station in Oneida, TN. As a Maintenance Worker the duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs routine maintenance and basic repairs on buildings, grounds, exterior structures, equipment, facilities, and related utility systems. Assists higher-graded maintenance workers and trades personnel in the completion of more complex maintenance and construction projects. Performs minor carpentry work using basic hand and power tools, including repairing picnic tables, replacing damaged boards, installing precut window glass, adjusting doors, and replacing hinges, latches, catches, and other hardware. Applies paint, stain, sealants, and other protective coatings using brushes and rollers in accordance with established procedures and project specifications. Assists with surface preparation and cleanup activities. Performs minor plumbing repairs and maintenance, including replacing faucet washers, tightening or replacing fixtures and fittings, clearing clogged drains, replacing liquid petroleum gas cylinders, and reporting deficiencies requiring advanced repair. Maintains campground facilities, picnic areas, trails, visitor use areas, and related grounds by collecting trash, resetting barriers, performing minor grading and surface restoration, and completing general upkeep activities. Cleans, services, and performs routine maintenance on restrooms, comfort stations, chemical toilets, and other visitor facilities. Identifies maintenance deficiencies and reports issues requiring higher-level repair. Receives, unloads, stores, and distributes supplies, materials, and equipment. Reports damaged shipments, inventory discrepancies, or shortages to appropriate personnel.
What you need to qualify
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: is defined as 50 miles from the official duty station located at Big South Fork NRRA, 4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN. Residency will be verified during the hiring process. Applicants must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.). To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability as stated below: SCREEN OUTS: Minimum Qualifications: Perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, requiring the use of two of the trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. 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 a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. I have performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. I have operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. My work has been under close supervision and I referred unusual problems to the supervisor or a higher graded employee. Driver's License: This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's License. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors 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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