Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement.

See the Additional Information section for details.

Requirements Continued Special requirement for Kennecott (McCarthy): Employees must pass a pulmonary respiratory resistance test to determine the physical ability to perform the work required as a condition for appointment.

All employees on site are subject to an initial medical examination and periodic blood tests as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (at government expense).

Lead is known to be present in the Kennecott area, primarily in the form of paint dust. As determined through air monitoring, respirators may be required.

Respirators must be worn in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134, which requires a good face seal. Presence of facial hair, glasses, etc.

are prohibited if it cannot be proven that such conditions do not prevent that requirement.

To qualify for this position, detailed experience must be demonstrated in your resume in a variety of the following trades: Carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, or other related trades.

(SCREEN OUT) In addition, 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, and repair, etc.

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials 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 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:

The parks and duty stations hiring for these positions are below, as is each park's anticipated seasonal period.

The typical seasonal period may vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Denali National Park & Preserve (Denali Park): April - September Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (Bartlett Cove): April - October Katmai National Park & Preserve (King Salmon & Lake & Peninsula County.

Applicants that apply to and are selected for Lake & Peninsula County will be duty stationed at Brooks Camp, AK): April - September Kenai Fjords National Park (Seward): May - September Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Skagway): April - October Lake Clark National Park & Preserve (Port Alsworth): May - October Sitka National Historical Park (Sitka): April - September Wrangell-St.

Elias National Park & Preserve (Copper Center, McCarthy & Slana.

Applicants that apply to and are selected for McCarthy will be duty stationed at Kennecott, AK): May - September Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve & Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve (Bettles, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle, Fairbanks & Wiseman.

Applicants that apply to and are selected for Circle Hot Springs will be duty stationed at Coal Creek Camp, AK.

Applicants that apply to and are selected for Wiseman will be duty stationed at Marion Creek/Coldfoot, AK): May - October Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries.

Positions and grade levels may not be filled at every duty station.

As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform 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.

Duties include: Assist higher graded maintenance workers in the performance of work.

Perform carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables, broken windows using precut stock; make minor adjustments, or replace hinges, latches, and catches.

Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects.

Perform minor plumbing repairs, such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures; replace faucet washers; unplug drains using a plunger; replace liquid petroleum gas bottles.

Receive, upload, and process incoming shipments according to established procedures; report discrepancies and damage.

Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash.

Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities.

Make minor repairs as needed. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.

Government housing is available at King Salmon, Lake and Peninsula County (Brooks Camp), Bettles, Circle Hot Springs (Coal Creek Camp), and Eagle.

It may be available at Denali Park, Bartlett Cove, Skagway, Port Alsworth, Sitka, Copper Center, McCarthy (Kennecott), Slana, and Wiseman (Marion Creek/Coldfoot).

It is not available at Seward and Fairbanks. Please visit find a park for additional park information.