Seasonal Maintenance Worker

National Park Service; Gorleston-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a candidate for maintenance duties, including carpentry repairs, custodial tasks, and operation of a light truck. The role involves performing various maintenance jobs at sites and facilities, with physical demands like lifting and managing materials in outdoor conditions. Candidates must meet specific requirements, including U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license. The position may require working on evenings and weekends, with a uniform provided.

Benefits

Uniform allowance

Potential overtime pay

Responsibilities

• Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty.
• Conduct routine maintenance and custodial duties.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials.
• Assist with maintenance of utility systems and grounds work.

Skills

Ability to do the work of the position without supervision

Knowledge of equipment assembly and installation

Technical practices

Use of measuring instruments

Ability to interpret instructions and specifications

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of materials

Job description

Duties

• Performs minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters.
• Performs minor 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 routine maintenance and custodial duties at different sites and visitor facilities, campground sites, trails, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed.
• Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites.
• Performs other duties such as painting equipment; welding; assisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems, including sewer, electrical distribution; trails and grounds work, asphalt and road maintenance.

Requirements

• 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 evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. ( blueprinting reading)
6. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

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 -40 to 90+ degrees). 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.