JOB SUMMARY: 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, buildings, equipment, and related utilities. Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen 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 and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. 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. 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 reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collects trash. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or 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. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday December 13, 2024 Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. For more information about the position or the park please contact: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Point of Contact: Garyck Hoenig, garyck_hoenig@nps.gov, 715-779-5998 x1401 Effigy Mounds National Monument - Point of Contact: Jeremy Parker, jeremy_parker@nps.gov, 563-873-3491 x 131 Fort Smith National Historic Site - Point of Contact: Darin Huggins, darin_huggins@nps.gov, 479-769-0269 Isle Royale National Park - Point of Contact: Christopher Lawler, christopher_lawler@nps.gov, 906 275 9113 Lincoln Home National Historic Site - Point of Contact: Christopher Harmon, christopher_harmon@nps.gov, 217-391-3242 Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway - Point of Contact: Kodi Drinken, kodi_drinken@nps.gov, 715-755-2430; Chris Romportl, chris_romportl@nps.gov, 715-635-2124 IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
