Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker

Summary

You will serve as a Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker for Montezuma Castle National Monument

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 25 pay periods and you will be in a non-pay status 1 pay period in June.

Duties

The major duties of the Maintenance Worker include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs general maintenance and repairs involving carpentry painting plumbing roofing electrical systems concrete and masonry. Duties include constructing and repairing building components maintaining historic structures applying finishes replacing fixtures and pipes repairing roofs preparing concrete and masonry surfaces and using trade-specific hand and power tools.
• Carries out custodial grounds trail road and erosion-control work including cleaning facilities removing debris and snow transporting materials maintaining drainage systems repairing pavement and assisting with landscape and infrastructure projects.
• Operates and maintains cars trucks vans forklifts and other equipment used to transport supplies and materials. May also perform basic vehicle repairs welding equipment painting and assist higher-grade employees with utility-system maintenance. Work is completed according to written or oral instructions and is reviewed during and after completion.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call evenings holidays overtime and shift work
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You 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.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• Must possess the ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.

Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Qualifications

Requirements Continued ...

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)
2. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
3. Knowledge of materials
4. Use of measuring instruments
5. Ability to interpret instructions specification etc.(includes blueprints reading)
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
7. Knowledge of equipment assembly installation repair etc.

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 Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority . Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application . For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is within one of the following metropolitan areas: Camp Verde Clarkdale Cornville Cottonwood Sedona Dewey-Humbolt Prescott Valley Lake Montezuma Village of Oak Creek Verde Village Cordes Lakes Munds Park Katchina Village Oak Creek Canyon Black Canyon City Flagstaff Mountainaire Mountain View Ranches Prescott Jerome Mayer Pine.

You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOIs conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more visit Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 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.

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.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here 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.

Required Experience:

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