Seasonal Laborer

U.S. Department of the Interior; Diamond (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to perform essential grounds maintenance and custodial duties. This role involves outdoor and indoor work, requiring physical stamina and the ability to operate various tools and equipment safely. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces, assisting with minor repairs, and ensuring cleanliness in facilities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of a national monument, working in diverse weather conditions and gaining valuable experience in maintenance and repair tasks. If you are hardworking and enjoy working outdoors, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor and operate various tools and equipment.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of grounds and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and debris removal.
• Assist with minor carpentry, painting, and custodial work.

Skills

Ability to perform physical labor

Use and maintain tools and equipment

Interpret instructions and specifications

Dexterity and safety

Work practices (keeping neat and clean)

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed trimmers

Hand tools

Light truck

Job description

The primary purpose of the position is to perform moderately heavy physical labor requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties.

Duties

Grounds maintenance includes mowing; trimming; removal of leaves, limbs, trash or other debris; pruning trees and shrubs; trail repairs; maintaining flower and planting beds; etc. Operation and maintenance of lawn tractors; operation and maintenance of small equipment and hand tools such as lawn mowers, and weed trimmers. Assist other maintenance staff with minor carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing repairs. Custodial work - sweeps, vacuums, scrubs, polishes floors; cleans sinks, toilets, fixtures and a variety of other surfaces; dusts exhibits, furniture and other surfaces; collects trash; cleans trails, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots (including snow/ice removal).

Moderate physical effort is required to move and control equipment by pushing, pulling, bending, stooping. Incumbent occasionally carries, sets up and works from ladders; frequently lifts and moves objects weighing over 50 pounds. Considerable standing, walking, bending, stretching and working in awkward positions is required. Incumbent operates heavy power mowers on grades or slopes. Work is indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions including temperatures up to 100 degrees in summer with periods of high humidity and below freezing in winter.

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday, April 11, 2025. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

For more information about the park or the position please contact:

George Washington Carver National Monument - Point of Contact: Christopher D. Reed, [e-mail], 417-325-4151

Requirements

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, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

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 measuring and hand tools to replace broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches. I have 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. I have cleaned and serviced chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Work has been without more than normal supervision and unusual problems are referred to the supervisor or a higher graded employee.

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.