Utility Systems Repairer Operator Helper

National Park Service; Highlands (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Highlands, New Jersey seeks a Utility Systems Repairer Operator Helper. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month.

You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Requirements continued emphasize probationary period certifying continued employment and

Qualifications

• Must meet at least 2 points on the SCREEN-OUT factors and an average of at least 2 across all elements to be considered qualified.
• Examples include working in a shop, basic electrical, plumbing, or heating tasks, or general maintenance work.
• Describe in detail your experience and training that prepared you for this job in your resume.

Skills

Reliability and Dependability (SCREEN-

Ability To Follow Oral Directions

Teamwork

Dexterity and Safety

Shop Aptitude and Interest

Job description

Job Overview

You will serve as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator Helper. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements

Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Conditions of Employment

For the WG-10 FPL level: Ability to obtain and maintain within 30 days of placement into the FPL WG-10, a CDL Class B Tanker Endorsement license with Air Brakes. Ability to obtain and maintain Wastewater Treatment NJ Dep S-1, Water Distribution NJ DEP W-1, Water Treatment NJ DEP T-1 (Selection of this item may require drug-testing under State or local policy).

For the WG-08 level: Ability to obtain and maintain within 90 days of placement into the WG-08, a CDL Class B Tanker Endorsement license with Air Brakes. Ability to obtain and maintain Wastewater Treatment NJ Dep S-1, Water Treatment NJ DEP T-1 (Selection of this item may require drug-testing under State or local policy).

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Reliability and Dependability (SCREEN OUT), Ability To Follow Oral Directions, Ability To Work as a Member of a Team, Dexterity and Safety, Shop Aptitude and Interest. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

Examples of this include working in a shop and assisting with basic routine electrical repair tasks, installing simple piping systems, performing basic plumbing, assisting in installing or maintaining heating systems, maintaining air conditioning units, or assisting in basic automotive repair. Experience could also include working in a production facility, processing facility or similar plant.

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.