Maintenance Mechanic

Summary The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.
Incumbent utilizes journeyman knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts.
This position is designated Emergency Essential.
Open to the first 30 applicants or until 11/08/2024 whichever comes first.
All applications submitted by 11:
59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Responsibilities The major duties of the Maintenance Mechanic position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serve as a Maintenance Mechanic performing the most difficult installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and historic buildings.
Perform and oversee a variety of routine preventative maintenance actions for carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work.
Perform repairs related to carpentry, plumbing and painting, with the ability to perform minor electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs.
Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler system, and showers, and lay out of such things as angles, arcs, and circles.
Install, overhaul, repair, clean, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, upgrade and modify, electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment, circuits and components related to historic buildings.
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S.
Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
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.
Qualifications 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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
(other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Use of Measuring Instruments Knowledge of Materials 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.
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.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands:
Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury.
Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.
Working Conditions:
Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -10 to 90+ degrees fahrenheit).
Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding.
Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain.
May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc.
May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are NOT suitable for telework.