Maintenance Mechanic

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with National Park Service, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve located in Nome, Alaska

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, repairs, installation, and troubleshooting on secondary electrical systems from transformers to final connections across the park. Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors, pumps, control wiring, relays, and starters, including for boilers and HVAC systems. Performs minor carpentry and painting associated with electrical installations and small building repairs. Installs, modifies troubleshoots, and repairs utility, supply, and disposal systems, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution. Removes ice and snow from roadways, parking areas, and residential routes, often during night or adverse weather conditions.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with 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 have the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. 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*