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. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/16/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: Assist higher graded maintenance workers in general landscaping and grounds maintenance, Mow and trim lawn areas, remove weeds, sweep walks and other common areas, remove trash, prepare landscaping beds, make minor repairs to buildings and structures. Perform basic carpentry, simple electrical, basic plumbing, and basic janitorial services using various hand and power tools. Prepare surfaces for painting, select and use a variety of cleaning agents, mix and thin painting materials and select appropriate lumber size and type. 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. 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.
