National Park Service
Duties
The Duty Stations are:
Great Basin National Park – Baker, Nevada
Lassen Volcanic National Park- Manzanita Lake, California
Cesar E. Chavez National Monument- Keene California
Sequoia & Kings National Park – Tulare County California
Maintenance Workers perform trade work assignments associated with the maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, exterior structures and related fixtures and utilities. This includes the maintenance of items such as tables, signs, shelters, water systems, pumps, and equipment. Other duties may involve cleaning restrooms and comfort stations, collecting and removing trash from facilities, and performing routine grounds maintenance. A typical work assignment requires a general familiarity with the practices, equipment and tools used by the maintenance personnel in accomplishing their assigned duties. This includes operating, under close supervision, equipment and tools such as heavy trucks, forklifts, lawn mowers, power saws, drills, cutting torches. A general understanding of some of the common practices and simple tasks of carpentry, plumbing, painting and cement trades are required.
Physical Demands: Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking over rough and uneven terrain, standing, working in cramped positions and climbing. Work requires lifting and moving heavy items (i.e.- 50 pounds).
Working Conditions: The incumbent will be working outdoors in extreme temperatures varying from +100 to near 10 F, and at elevations ranging from 1000 feet to 7,000 feet. Work may be in heavy rain, falling snow, and frigid conditions. Incumbent is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, solvents and cold and dampness.
To apply for this job please visit nps.usajobs.gov.