Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in Philadelphia to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair, and calibrate a range of complex utility systems across facilities. This role requires hands-on expertise in electronic control systems, HVAC equipment maintenance, and water treatment processes, with emphasis on safety and high performance under seasonal demand.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026 - March 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting instructions, specs, and blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of electrical/controls maintenance and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair, and calibrate utility systems.
• Work with complex electronic controls and water treatment equipment.
• Operate and calibrate equipment safely under seasonal workloads.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments use

Electrical/controls maintenance

HVAC systems knowledge

Tools

Tools & equipment operation

Electronic control systems

Job description

The primary purpose of the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal) is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair, and calibrate a variety of complex utility systems that require advanced skills in various utility related trades such as electronic industrial controls maintenance, air conditioning equipment maintenance, heating and boiler plant maintenance, water treatment, and air conditioning equipment operation. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026 - March 2027

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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints 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

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.

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 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. 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.