JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. The duties described by this position may not fully meet the type of work to be performed or there may be work that this position does not do in each of the specialties; however, if the general intent is met then this position is appropriate. MAJOR DUTIES: This Open-Continuous announcement for temporary seasonal positions has been re-opened due to an exemption to the 2025 Civilian Hiring Freeze. If you previously applied to this announcement, you do not need to re-apply. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, December 16, 2024 Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Duties: Assists supervisor and or journeymen in the conservation and preservation work of stone and metal monuments, markers and plaques commemorating the Battle of Gettysburg Operates hydraulic man-lift, engine driven poser washing equipment, and motor vehicles up to 1 ton, and pulls trailers not to exceed 3000 pounds. Cleans stone and bronze monuments, plaques, etc by power washing and or walnut shell blasting. Preserves monuments by cleaning with power washer and waxing with hot/cold wax preparations. Mixes and blends formula for hot wax treatments from precise and complete instructions. Uses hand tools to assist journeymen in mortar removal and re-pointing. Builds and removes scaffold. Manually re-grades areas surrounding monuments using shovels rakes etc. All work conducted safely using personal protective equipment and clothing. Tracks time on assigned tasks. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
