JOB SUMMARY: This position performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, building, equipment and related utilities. Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesman in the performance of their work. Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches. Performs minor painting using brush roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Collect trash. Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles. Collects potable water samples, sends to lab and records data. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures. Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items. Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and rest barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Operates pickup truck to pick up supplies, transport materials to and from work sites while assisting with project work and snow plowing. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground and visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Career Seasonal Information: The employee will work during annually recurring periods of employment, which will last at least six (6) months but total less than twelve (12) months per calendar year. When operational needs and/or funds are not available, the selectee will be placed in non-pay status. Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic, occasional, or unplanned basis. The season is expected to last eight (8) months, beginning January through August. The employee is expected to be in non-duty/non-pay status from September through December. For more information on the park, please go to Jewel Cave National Monument For more information regarding this position, you can contact Dave Taschner at dave_tashner@nps.gov or call 605-673-8306 IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.