Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)

Summary

This is a permanent full-time WGMaintenance Mechanic position located at Zion National Park in Springdale Utah. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and perform park-wide HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems maintenance and repair.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and perform park-wide HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems maintenance and repair. Incumbent utilizes journeyman to master level knowledge and skills as a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician .

• Park-wide HVAC (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning) - 60%
  • Must have extensive experience in commercial HVAC mechanical equipment-Heat Pumps Boilers Chillers Air Handlers Circulation Pumps VAVs Package Units as well as experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Electrician - 30%
• Plumbing - 10%

Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and required occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 50-100 pounds unassisted following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working climb ladders or scaffolding and bend stoop climb and work in awkward positions. This requires standing bending stooping kneeling climbing and working in tiring and cramped positions.

Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust dirt wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints solvents etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects. The incumbents clothing may become soiled from grease dust and chemicals. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts bruises falling burns broken bones and chemical vapors constant noise rotating machinery dust grease chemicals oil fumes and infectious blood pathogens when working in or about systems. Incumbent may also be exposed to energized circuits electrical shock burns electrical rotary devices cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from chemicals. The imcumbent is required to wear prescribed safety equipment and to adhere to safety rules and regulations and standards as set by OSHA and the Parks established Safety Plan. Snowmobile operation is occasionally required for winter operations at some parks.

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.
• DRIVERS LICENSE: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• 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/or shift work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information regarding Probationary Periods please see Qualifications section below.

*Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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 individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be 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.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors :

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT). Your resume should clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the work as a Maintenance Mechanic at the journeyman level . At this level your experience should include the following:
   • The ability to provide technical recommendations for methods tools and materials used in these trades;
   • Plan layout all work to be completed and ensure proper selection of materials and manpower for the completion of projects;
   • Clearly demonstrated performance at this level as a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician.
2. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading).
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
5. Knowledge of Materials.
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic).
7. Use of Measuring Instruments.

IMPORTANT: If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.