Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) Maintenance Worker

US National Park Service; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Worker at Arches National Park in Utah to perform routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities. The role involves applying multiple trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, and painting to preserve park facilities.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to specifications, and practical problem solving in a scenic, outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform simple and routine maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities.
• Familiarity with trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
• Knowledge of materials and use/maintenance of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities.
• Use a variety of trade practices including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, and painting.
• Inspect sites and perform basic repairs to restore areas to original appearance.

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker for Arches National Park. Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Requirements Continued

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out): Perform simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. Used simple measures and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. Used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Operated a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Work has been under close supervision, and unusual problems were referred to the supervisor or a higher graded employee.
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. (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. 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.