Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper

Full Job Description

These positions are located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Division of Facilities Division, Utilities Branch.

These are Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointments *Additional Requirements: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary 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 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: Ability To Do The Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) 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:

The Utility System Repairer-Operator Helper performs duties as a helper or assistant to the journeyman level with a high degree of independence including performing maintenance tasks in the following trade: plumbing, water treatment and lift station, operations, maintenance and preventative maintenance related to industrial equipment, repair and installation of water pipes, valves, fire hydrant, and related public water system appurtenances.

They are required to handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. These are career seasonal positions.

The nature of seasonal work may vary from year to year, which is generally based on budget, workload, and/or weather.

A career seasonal work schedule provides for at least 25 weeks (13 pay periods) of full-time work, and as many as 26 weeks (13 pay periods) of non-duty/non-pay time per year as determined by management.

The non-pay time for these positions may range from two weeks to six months but is expected to be as follows for each position respectively: Two consecutive weeks in late September for one position Two consecutive weeks in October for one position You will have the option to continue your health coverage while in non-pay status.