Maintenance Worker
Company
Department of the Interior - National Park Service
Location
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Serve as a Maintenance Worker on the Branch of Roads, Trails & Landscapes team at VAFO in the Maintenance Division. Primary purpose of this position is to perform various laboring & maintenance tasks in connection with maintaining the 3,500 acres of the park, operate motor vehicles less than 26,000 GVW & operating light, industrial & farm tractors up to 40 HP. During the off-season, the employee may be assigned to the Buildings & Utilities Unit to assist with building maintenance projects.
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Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- Driver's License: 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.
- Vehicle Operation: You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Work Schedule: You may be required to work overtime.
- Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
- 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
SCREEN OUT: Have experience that includes independently performing the following duties: operating gasoline vehicles such as powered trucks, farm tractors, and light industrial tractors with attachments; AND caring for and maintaining lawns, trees, and/or outdoor grounds; AND minor duties in at least three of the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry trades to construct, repair, restore buildings, fences, picnic areas, etc.; AND janitorial work.
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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical EffortConsiderable physical effort is required to operate tractors, vehicles, equipment and tools on a daily basis throughout the year. This position is expected to be capable of accomplishing the work supervised. He/she is required to perform light to heavy physical labor. Constant physical strength, effort, and coordination are required in continuously reaching, bending, turning and climbing, along with lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing approximately 50 pounds. Considerable strain and fatigue are caused by constant noise and vibration of equipment and tools as well as the jerking and jolting from working on uneven, rough terrain while performing snow removal, mowing and tree work operations. The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, lift, and walk significant distances to inspect job sites.
Working Conditions
Working conditions vary from a heated interior shop space to extended periods of time out of doors with exposure to high humidity and temperatures ranging from -10 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Conditions may be slick, dirty, and dusty. The incumbent experiences noise and vibrations during the operation of equipment and is exposed to pesticides during pesticide application. Other possible hazards include equipment overturning or dropping into holes, insect stings or bites, poisonous plants, high noise levels, dust, and fumes. The incumbent may be required to work long days (>10 hours) and a seven-day work week during emergency situations such as snowstorms, floods, high windstorms, or other environmental conditions that adversely affect the park.
Date Posted
07/11/2024
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