JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to service all plumbing systems within the park. Performs preventive maintenance to all plumbing and mechanical equipment and parts. Installs, modifies, and repairs plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks, water fountains, and their associated hardware). MAJOR DUTIES: Performs preventive maintenance to all plumbing and mechanical equipment and parts. Installs, modifies, and repairs plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks, water fountains, irrigation, and their associated hardware). Cleans gravity type sewage drain lines, repairs or replaces potable water lines, and makes connections and repairs to water mains and fire hydrants. Installs and repairs submersible pumps and centrifugal transfer pumps. Performs all types of maintenance on wells, well seals, pumps, storage tanks, and water distribution mains. Installs and makes repairs to sewer drain systems (these include septic tanks, drain fields, sewage lift pumps, and related piping). TERM: This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Extensions are in one-year intervals NTE 4 years total. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
