Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker with the National Park Service. This position is located in the Division of Facility Management at Padre Island National Seashore. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. WG-05 Salary: $25.83 per hour (Step 01) to $30.11 per hour (Step 5). First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities. Operates a light truck to pick up and transport materials. Performs janitorial duties on Park public use and administrative facilities. Provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Assists higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You must have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. 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. 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 service. In 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*