Maintenance Worker LEAD
What you'd do
This position located in Gulf Islands National Seashore, in the Maintenance Division. Open until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major duties
The Maintenance Worker Leader serves as a working leader responsible for directing a crew of at least 9 and up to 18 employees in a wide range of custodial, building, grounds, and utility maintenance tasks while performing hands-on work alongside the crew. The position assigns daily tasks, demonstrates proper work methods, ensures materials and equipment are available, and monitors progress to meet deadlines and safety standards. Duties include performing carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and cement work; troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code; Obtaining and holding an EPA 608 certificate within a year of appointment; managing potable water and sewer systems; and operating heavy equipment such as, loaders, excavators, and skid steers. The leader ensures compliance with maintenance requirements, responds to operational problems, and upholds safety and housekeeping procedures while contributing to the upkeep and repair of park structures, utilities, and grounds. This position provides support to the entire Gulf Islands National Seashore Florida District.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.? To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: The ability to lead or supervisor (SCREEN OUT) 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.
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