Seasonal Maintenance Worker

U.S. Department of the Interior; Put-in-Bay (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for routine maintenance and repair roles. This position involves performing essential tasks such as minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting, ensuring the upkeep of grounds and facilities. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to work independently while adhering to safety standards. Join a team that values hard work and dedication in maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces for public enjoyment. If you are passionate about hands-on work and enjoy being outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Sufficient knowledge in maintenance and repair of grounds and structures.
• Ability to operate tools and perform minor repairs with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists maintenance workers and performs minor repairs.
• Operates vehicles and equipment for transporting materials.
• Cleans and services park facilities and restrooms.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair

Knowledge of materials

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Pickup truck

UTV

Job description

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.

Duties:

1. Assists higher graded maintenance workers in the performance of their work.
2. Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on tasks such as replacing broken planks on picnic tables and broken windows using precut stock.
3. Performs painting using a brush roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical, such as staining trash barrels.
4. Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures that do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles.
5. Receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures.
6. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
7. Collects trash.
8. Operates pickup truck and park's UTV to pick up supplies, transport materials to and from work sites while assisting with project work and snow plowing.
9. Cleans and services chemical toilets and restrooms in park buildings.
10. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers.
11. Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging.

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 December 13, 2024. 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 certificates and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

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

• Ozark National Scenic Riverways - Point of Contact: William Terry, 573-323-4913
• Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial - Point of Contact: Chris Kosciewicz, 419-341-2184 ext1236
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Point of Contact: Kevin Swenson, 906-202-3190
• Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site - Point of Contact: Cody Sims, 314-943-6743

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. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

SCREEN OUT - QUALIFICATIONS: 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. I have 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. I have used a brush and roller on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. I have performed routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. I have 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. My work has been under close supervision and I referred unusual problems 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