Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic

MAJOR DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility construction and maintenance duties. Incumbent utilizes journeyman knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts.
• Constructs alters modifies or repairs a wide range of features in buildings quarters and other facilities. Constructs storage areas workrooms and offices within existing buildings including framework rafters joists insulation sheet rock paneling doors windows and flooring. Builds small structures and replaces deteriorated sections of existing structures. Installs interior and exterior trim materials. Constructs and installs cabinets and builds countertops utilizing Formica or wood. Installs floor coverings such as tile linoleum and carpet.
• Matches or creates exact reproductions of various components of historic buildings and fixtures. Plans computes and lays out projects and identifies material needs. Works from complex instructions blueprints sketches and building codes. Operates various carpentry equipment and tools (e.g. routers band and scroll saws and drill presses etc.) and is able to produce finished products and precise fits accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance. Also operates various power and hand tools such as portable drills clippers joiners shapers sanders power activated nail guns combustion type saws etc. Cuts bevels rabbets chamfers grooves and compound miter joints and applies plastic laminates to wood and other surfaces on counter tops cabinets desktops and tables.
• Performs maintenance repairs restoration and stabilization of cultural resources. Builds walls to duplicate or match original masonry. Repairs cavities and channels; eroded areas; missing or damaged parts all to match original. Removes portions of standing walls and stabilizes remaining historic fabric by capping veneering or grouting.
• Working from building plans wiring diagrams and engineering drawings plans lays out troubleshoots and completes electrical work with little or no technical advice. Interprets and applies the National Electrical Code local codes building plans blueprints wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Employee needs to be familiar with handling and proper safety procedures encountered in operations including understanding and using SDS (Safety Data Sheets) along with proper PPE usage. Makes routine and emergency repairs at all park facilities as required. Participates in weekly safety meetings and bi-annual park wide safety days. Employee will adhere to all required park safety rules and OSHA standards. Maintains safety check on division vehicles i.e. batteries brakes fluids etc.; keeps vehicles clean.
• May perform other duties (in the event of park needs) such as janitorial cleaning trash pickup grounds keeping digging raking or sweeping; and assisting in transporting camp and work supplies and construction materials.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• INCIDENTAL DRIVING: 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 drivers 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 drivers 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State drivers license.
• UNIFORM: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays and overtime.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: 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)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments