Seasonal Laborer

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Summary:

This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to perform manual labor tasks involving the use of common hand‑tools and simple power equipment.

• Uses basic hand tools and simple power equipment such as handsaws, hatchets, clippers, hand lawnmowers to maintain buildings and grounds.
• Operates power equipment that includes visual check of the equipment, lubrication, cleaning/replacing air filters and refueling.
• Loads and unloads materials by hand or with hand trucks up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Mows lawns and performs other grounds maintenance including trimming and weed eating.
• Performs interior and exterior custodial maintenance on buildings.
• Maintains restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Empty trash and recycle containers.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit:
  Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Uniform:
  You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing is NOT available.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen‑out).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Dexterity and safety.
• Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order).

Exerts moderately heavy physical effort, occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds (about 23 kilograms); frequently lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms), and frequently pushing heavy objects such as furniture on dollies and various artwork, artifacts, etc.

Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well‑lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel‑toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.