Maintenance Worker

Summary

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October-March but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/20/2024 to 01/21/2025

* Salary

$20. 66 - $24. 15 per hour

* Pay scale & grade

WG 5

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Location

10 vacancies in the following location:

* Middlesboro, KY

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Temporary - 1039 Hours

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

SE-1629-CUGA-25-12652662-DE

* Control number

825361200

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U. S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.

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Duties

The major duties of the Maintenance Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Performs routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities.

* Performs mowing (zero turn mower) and trimming operations in the Wilderness Road Campground and Colson Lane area to include horse paddock, and horse feeding when necessary.

* Performs mowing and trimming duties at Daniel Boone, Iron Furnace, and Civic Park areas to include the O'dell House and the Ann White House

* Performs daily custodial duties in all assigned areas and trains campground hosts on custodial duties

* Performs carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.

* Performs painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.

* Performs plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fittings or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles. Replaces toilets, sinks, and hot water heater elements.

AREA INFORMATION:Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Park Headquarters is in Middlesboro, KY. Middlesboro, with a population of approximately 9,000 includes facilities such as medical, dental, and shopping centers. Elementary schools are in Middlesboro, KY, Harrogate, TN and Ewing, VA. Southeast Tech Community College, which is in Middlesboro, approximately 3 miles from the Park, has a 2-year program. Lincoln Memorial University, located in Harrogate, approximately 2 miles south of the Park, has a 4-year program. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures in the 90's; winters are normally cool with low's occasionally 15 degrees; elevation is 1040 feet. For more information concerning the park go to

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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 may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.

* You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

* 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 work.

* You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

* Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

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)

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 skil.