JOB SUMMARY: A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This position is a working leader assigned responsibility for building and utility maintenance work. The position provides daily direction to workers to accomplish trades work on a regular and recurring part of the job. MAJOR DUTIES: Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor. Demonstrates proper work method and sets the pace for the crew. Ensure necessary supplies, materials, equipment and tools are available when needed. Checks work in progress and upon completion determines if supervisor's instruction are being followed and timelines are met. Ensures safety and housekeeping rules are being met. Constructs, alters, modifies or repairs a wide variety of features in buildings and other facilities. Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility supply and disposal systems. Performs painting duties with little oversite or review during progress or completion. Lays out and plans masonry work. Responsible for installing new roofs including flashing, gutters and other accessories. Makes repair that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing soldering and insulating defective electrical components. Isle Royale National Park is a large, remote, and isolated island in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior. With numerous lakes and native wildlife such as moose and wolves, the park offers a superb setting for recreational opportunities such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking, and more. Isle Royale is located approximately 70 miles north of the park's administrative headquarters in Houghton, MI. The incumbent will be duty stationed on the island and occupy government quarters. Rent will be paid by the incumbent based on OMB Circular 45 guidelines. Isle Royale is 99% federally-designated Wilderness with no roads, few telephones, no cellular coverage, limited amenities, and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland. The primary mode of travel throughout the island is by boat or hiking. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non-business hours. Government provided Wi-Fi is also available at most duty stations. Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi-weekly depending on incumbent's specific duty station on the island. To protect Isle Royale's fauna from disease and other maladies, pets are prohibited. For additional information contact Isle Royale National Park, Christopher Lawler, christopher_lawler@nps.gov, 906 275 9113. 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. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
