Maintenance Worker Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Manzanita Lake (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Uniform allowance

Descripción de la vacante

National Park Service in California seeks a seasonal worker to lead a crew and perform a wide range of grounds maintenance, repairs, and construction tasks at Manzanita Lake. The role requires operating equipment, completing carpentry and electrical work, and enforcing safety standards.

The position is a temporary seasonal appointment with potential for varied hours and on-call shifts. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work in diverse weather conditions and must meet federal criteria for

Formación

• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Knowledge of equipment and assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (blueprinting).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a work group by assigning daily tasks and ensuring safety and quality.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of grounds, structures, and utilities across trades.
• Repair electrical systems, plumbing, and carpentry using appropriate tools and methods.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and generators.
• Perform painting, concreting, and construction tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and regulations.

Conocimientos

Lead or supervise

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Interpret instructions

Tools handling

Herramientas

Blueprint reading

Descripción del empleo

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 150 applicants or until 10/27/2026 whichever comes first.

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs as a Working Leader: Passes on to other workers the instructions received from the supervisor by assigning daily tasks to individuals of the work group. Demonstrates proper work methods and works along with others to set a work pace. Ensures necessary plans, materials, supplies, equipment and tools are available when needed. Recommends operation needs per work requests to the supervisor. Answers workers questions or obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that arise during the process of the project. Checks work in progress and upon completion to determine/ensure supervisor 's instructions are being followed and to meet deadlines. Reports progress and delays to supervisor and on overall operations and problems. Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Performs non-supervisory work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting and other related trades. Makes electrical repairs and trouble shoots electrical wiring, fixtures and controls by use of ohm/volt amp meters and visual inspection. Determines fault, replaces and/or installs controls, relays, switches, fixtures and wiring. Measures, bends (conduit) and splices wires in compliance with National Electrical Code. Operates hydraulic and gear driven, diesel and gasoline powered dump trucks, forklifts, front end loaders/backhoe, bobcat with attachments and 7-yard trash compactor. Installs, adds, replaces, and cleans faulty plumbing and fixtures including leaky drains, dirty traps, and broken water, sewer and gas lines, as well as hooking up appliances including propane and oil stoves/heaters and installation of pumps, etc., to new and existing systems. Operates and maintains a variety of automatic or manually controlled pumps, chlorination units, 20 and/or 100 kilowatt generators. Takes chlorine readings, prepares and mixes chlorine, changes filters in water systems and maintains records. Performs carpentry repairs and construction of new and existing structures or items such as building storage shelves, dry wall, repair of roofs, doors and windows, stairs and decks. Paints wood, metal, equipment, interiors and exteriors of buildings using brush, roller and spray equipment. Mixes, pours, spreads and levels concrete in walls, slabs, walks and foundations that typically involve straight lines. Cleans comfort stations and campgrounds; collects and disposes of trash. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Where surfaces are to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach requiring incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside where dirt, spray, fumes is present. Also required to work in extreme weather conditions and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Frequently exposed to the potential risk of broken bones, shock, burns, cuts and bruises. 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.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. Occupancy of government quarters may be required. (Lassen Volcanic National Park Only) Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). (Lassen Volcanic National Park Only) Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. (North Cascades National Park Only) Must have HECM and Journeyman Faller Certification You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You 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 Lead or Supervise
• Knowledge of equipment and assembly, installation repair, etc.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of measuring instruments.
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

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 Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional Information

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 salary range on this vacancy does not grant an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Visit DCPAS Wage and Salary to calculate locality pay.

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Temporary Appointment: This is a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1039 hours. The appointment is expected to end upon completion of the season's work. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE 1039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment combined total of 1039 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.

*This position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not-to-exceed 1560 hours rather than 1039 hours depending on the park and program*

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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