This listing is a summary. Click 'Apply for this job' to view the complete posting and apply on USAJobs.gov.
Open: May 12, 2026 — Closes: May 18, 2026
Summary
This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate a variety of utility systems that require intermediate to journey level skills in various utility related trades such as electrical work, air conditioning equipment repair, heating equipment maintenance, boiler plant maintenance, wastewater treatment operation, water treatment operation, and engineering equipment operation.
Major Duties
MAJOR DUTIES Utility System Operator Helper assists journeyman level operators by performing routine duties of various utility systems located at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The work is concerned with assistance duties in the operation of the park's wastewater treatment plant, potable water system, propane distribution system, chiller system, and other heating/air conditioning systems. This position assists in the operation and the very routine operator maintenance of the utility systems at Mount Rushmore. Assists journey worker in performing very routine/very minor operator maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, timers, chlorinators, timers, pipelines and reservoirs. As directed, assists journey work who traces and locates minor operational defects in existing equipment. Following specific guidance and instruction, performs very routine and recurring daily checks related to water production and quality including chlorine residuals, pH test, temperature and/or turbidity. Assists with meter and gauge reading and reporting. Assists in keeping of accurate records and preparing basic reports on wastewater and potable water plants, collection system operations, and/or other utility systems. Reports findings to higher graded employee. As needed/directed, aids operators in a lab work to ensure compliance with standards. Operates a hand tools appropriate for the trades, i.e., hammers, screwdrivers, drills, augers, sanders, grinders. Specific Park location may require the use of snow blowers or ATVs for access and mobility. Occasionally, the helper performs more difficult work under close supervision, such as making minor adjustments to equipment or the most basic and obvious aspects of chemical application. Performs shop support work: Uses and accounts for tools and equipment. Sweeps, cleans spills, and removes trash to keep work area clean and orderly. Stocks shelves. Documents accomplishments in Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Assists in response to related utility breakdowns, waterlines, sewer lines, pumps and motors. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment. AREA INFORMATION Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located three miles west of Keystone, South Dakota, in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota. Housing for purchase or rent, schools, medical and dental facilities, churches of most faiths, and shopping are available in Rapid City, 25 miles northeast of Park Headquarters, and in nearby Hill City and Custer. Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
