Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Arkansas; Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Buffalo National River, operated by the National Park Service, seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and operate related systems. The role supports journeymen and higher graded workers in daily tasks.

The position is seasonal with entry-on-duty around March; details vary by weather, project needs, and funding. Applicants should prepare to meet multiple job-related factors as outlined in the announcement.

Qualifications

• SCREEN OUT: ability to perform the work with no more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications (blueprint reading).
• Ability to use and maintain common tools and equipment required for maintenance.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related tasks.
• Knowledge of materials used in building and utility maintenance.
• Technical practices requiring precision and careful workmanship.
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately.

Responsabilités

• Perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties.
• Assist journeymen and higher graded maintenance workers as needed.

Connaissances

Screen-out ability

Blueprint reading

Tool usage

Equipment knowledge

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Description du poste

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Buffalo National River is March - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

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)
2. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
5. Knowledge of Materials
6. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

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.