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Summary This position serves as a Maintenance Worker within George Washington Carver National Monument. The primary purpose of this position is to perform recurring maintenance to park buildings, roads, trails, and utilities, utilizing knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. Responsibilities Maintenance and repair of buildings/structures, trails, and grounds using a variety of trade skills including carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and masonry. Use and care of a broad range of hand and power tools to perform trades work. Operation and maintenance of park vehicles, farm-type tractors (up to 75 H.P.) with attachments, UTVs, riding mowers, and equipment. Perform landscaping and grounds duties such as: mowing; trimming; removal of leaves, limbs, trash, or other debris; shoveling snow from sidewalks and roads; pruning trees and shrubs; repairing trails, bridges, and boardwalks; maintaining flower and planting beds; and using pesticides to control pests. Loads and unloads supplies and carries heavy items to work sites. Moves office furniture, equipment, tents, and supplies by hand or with various moving devices (e.g., dollies and/or hand trucks). Sets up tents and chairs for special events. May occasionally perform custodial duties cleaning offices, public areas, restrooms, maintenance shops, etc. Area Information No Government Housing George Washington Carver National Monument is located in southwestern Missouri just outside of Diamond and about 10 miles from Joplin. Summer temperatures generally range from 75-100 degrees with high humidity. Winter temperatures generally range from 0-50 degrees with periods of intermittent freezing. All professional, community and educational services are available within the commuting area. Public transportation is not readily available in the immediate Diamond area. For more information on the position or area you may contact Chris Reed at chris_reed@nps.gov Requirements 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 discloses 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. 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 on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. 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. Travel: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. 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, 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: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Able to perform the full range of maintenance worker duties associated with more than one trade such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, lawn maintenance, gardening and other trades appropriate to this position. Performed these duties with only general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner. Knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in more than one area. Strong work ethic, dexterity and able to perform strenuous work as required by the position. Possess the ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: 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 A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected the display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. 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 Effort: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires physical efforts in frequent movement of arms and legs, lifting and moving objects unassisted, operating power tools, and sitting on tractor/lawn mower for long periods of time. Work also requires extensive walking, standing, bending, lifting above head, climbing ladders or scaffolding, and working in awkward positions. Working Conditions: This position is exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). The incumbent is subject to the danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. The incumbent is exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. The incumbent may work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc., and may be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.