Seasonal Maintenance Worker; Sanitation​/B&U

Overview

Summary These are temporary positions at Shenandoah National Park with the Buildings, Utilities and Sanitation Branch. These positions perform simple and routine work involved in the cleaning and maintenance and repair of buildings and related utilities. Requires experience in trade work such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, etc. *** This announcement has an early cut-off date (see Duties section for more information).

Position Location
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Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of resources and provides opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. The Park is accessible from the Washington, D.C. area and receives substantial visitation each year.

The primary duties involve multiple trades and crafts including sanitation, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical. Specific duties include:

• Clean, sanitize, and restock supplies for comfort stations, public restrooms, vault toilets, and visitor centers.
• Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
• Assist higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Perform minor painting using brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical (e.g., staining picnic tables and trash barrels).
• Perform minor plumbing repairs (tightening/replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures not requiring custom fitting or solder joints); replace faucet washers; unclog drains; replace LP gas bottles.
• Collect trash.
• Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and fire pits using hand tools.
• Operate light trucks to transport supplies and materials to and from work sites.

Work Location
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Duty stationed at either Park Headquarters Maintenance Area near Luray, VA or Big Meadows Maintenance Area near mile-marker 51 on Skyline Drive.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit: must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Operation of a government (or private) motor vehicle may be required; a valid driver’s license is required. May require submission of a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record and, at your own expense, driving records from all States that disclose licenses held.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Uniform: uniform required with uniform allowance provided.
• Government housing is not available.
• Age requirements as outlined: 18 or 16 with qualified conditions (high school graduation or equivalent, vocational training, or active student employment program).

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used. You must demonstrate through your resume and responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties with minimal supervision.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Technical practices
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Use of measuring instruments
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Knowledge of materials

SCREEN OUT
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Skilled in at least two trades (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.), skilled in use and maintenance of tools, cleaning and servicing of public restrooms and facilities; skilled in operating light trucks and lifting moderately heavy materials.

Volunteer experience, CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, and other program notes are described as part of the selection process. Detailed guidance on applying for CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is provided within the full description.

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

This announcement may be used to fill additional identical vacancies within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Note about EO-based time extensions for temporary appointments is included. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility details are described. Employment may be terminated at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The National Park Service has determined duties are not suitable for telework.

A career with the U.S. government provides access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and appointment type. See the agency for specific benefits information.