Utility System Repairer Operator (Helper) (Seasonal)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer Operator (Helper) in Colorado to assist journey-level workers in maintaining and operating building utility systems during the park season.

This role involves outdoor, physically demanding work, with potential on-call shifts and overtime, and may require occasional travel. The position supports the operation of industrial equipment while following safety practices and park guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national as per federal requirements.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Selectee must register for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959).
• Direct Deposit and E-Verify requirements are in effect for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level utility systems repairers by performing simpler repair and operation tasks.
• Support work on air conditioning, heating, wastewater and water systems as needed.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50–100 pounds with assistance.
• Work outdoors in all weather and in confined spaces, adhering to safety practices.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work

Blueprint Reading

Tools & Equipment Use

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Utility System Repairer Operator (Helper) (Seasonal). For more park(s) information, please visit find a park. This position may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty April-May, 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants.

Major Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to assist journey level utility systems repairer-operators by performing the simpler and more routine duties of repairing and operating utility systems for Federal buildings and Facilities. The incumbent will perform assistance work incidental and/or preparatory to that of higher graded repairer-operator of utility systems such as air conditioning, heating, wastewater treatment and water treatment. Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to do considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, or climbing stairways, ladders and platforms to reach where equipment is located, often in cramped spaces that require stooping, bending, kneeling or otherwise working in awkward positions. Moderate to heavy physical effort is necessary to perform work on large industrial/utility related equipment and where there is frequent lifting and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally 80-100 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: The utility systems repairer-operator helper is expected to work outside in all types of weather with temperatures varying significantly. The incumbent may be exposed to insect bites, bruises, cuts, falls and scrapes. Work includes hazardous conditions and equipment associated with industrial systems and the worker is exposed to both raw and treated sewage. Work inside is in dusty, dirty and at times in greasy locations, with risks of slipping, falling and cuts. Incumbent is exposed to infections or diseases such as typhoid and dysentery while working on equipment and there is a presence of hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide. Incumbent is subject to electrical shock, loud noises, battery acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around pumps and motors. There is frequent exposure to shock, burns, and strains. Incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear and may be work for long periods of time.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

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 Government housing may be available. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Evaluations

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in your application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/14/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:: Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualification requirements. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Complete All Required Assessment(s). Documentation that you meet the Slective Factor. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from https: www.va.gov/records or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. Interagency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

Other Information

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 less than 1040 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 less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 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 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Some positions filled may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.