Seasonal Automotive Worker

Full Job Description

These positions are located in Acadia National Park in the Maintenance Division.

The typical seasonal period is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices. Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

Ability to use and maintain tools. Troubleshooting 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.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT): Experience performing vehicle and equipment operation checks to determine safety deficiencies or service requirements of vehicles and equipment; performing maintenance on automobiles, trucks, and tractors including adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, cleaning or replacing filters, and rotating tires; repairing gasoline and diesel engines including replacing solenoids, water pumps, mufflers, radiator caps, and a variety of belts and hoses; inspecting, repairing, and overhauling small engines and other components on items such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, pumps, ATV's and other related equipment under normal supervision, subject to inspection.

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. Major Duties:

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The first cut-off date is Thursday February 26th, 2026 11:59 pm (EST).

Replaces solenoids, relays, control modules, water pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, brake pads/shoes, wheel bearings/hubs, ball joints, control arms, steering linkages, exhaust components, cooling system components, engine components, belts, hoses, tires, and complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cased, transaxles and rearends.

Services and checks air conditioning systems, including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators and replacing anti-freeze solutions, and aligning cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber and toe.

May assist with, or prepare monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms.

Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate cleanup of any spills or other concerns that may present a hazard to shop personnel or others.

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hours limit. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted in the Summary above.

In support of Executive Order (EO) 14189 "Celebrating America's 205th Birthday" and EO 14314 "Making America Beautiful Again by Improving our National Parks" the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved an exception to the 1039 hour time limitation for this position.

This approval extends the time limitation up to 1560 hours for this temporary seasonal appointment.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.