Maintenance Worker

This position is located at Sainte Genevieve National Historical Park located in Sainte Genevieve, MO. This is a TEMPORARY PROMOTION Opportunity, not to exceed 1 year and can be extended up to 5 years and may be made permanent without further competition.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs non-supervisory work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, trails, docks, roads, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical. Paints wood, metal, equipment, interiors and exteriors of buildings using brush, roller and spray equipment. Mixes, pours, spreads and levels concrete in walls, slabs, walks and foundations that typically involve straight lines. Makes electrical repairs and trouble shoots electrical wiring, fixtures, and controls by use of ohm/volt amp meters and visual inspection. Operates hydraulic and gear driven, diesel and gasoline powered dump trucks, forklifts, end loaders/backhoe, and bobcat with attachments. Install, adds, replaces, and cleans faulty plumbing and fixtures including leaky drains, dirty traps, and broken water and gas lines, as well as hooking up appliances including propane and oil stoves/heaters and installation of pumps, etc., to new and existing systems. Performs carpentry repairs and construction of new and existing structures or items such as building storage shelves, dry wall, repair of roofs, doors and windows, stairs and decks. Maintains COR Level 2 certification and preforms COR duties for park acquisitions.

You must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Physical 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.