Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to perform the most simple and routine of work involved in the basic maintenance and repair of grounds, walkways, exterior structures, campgrounds, buildings and related utilities. This position's work includes custodial worker and laborer duties as well as trade practices associated with occupations of masonry, carpentry, gardening, plumbing, roofing, painting, and other trade work.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments SCREEN OUT: Minimum Qualifications: I have performed elementary carpentry repairs such as replacing broken planks on picnic tables, repairing siding or wooden chairs with nails, reapplying/repairing molding, or installing shelving. Repaired minor wood structures, such as park benches, waste baskets, and signs. Used circular or hand saw to make straight and routine cuts. Used simple measuring devices such as tape measures and squares; and hand and power tools such as hammers, bars, handsaws, screw drivers, and skill saws. Replaced toilet seats, installed soap and paper towel dispensers, unplugged sinks and toilets using a plunger. Cleaned and prepared buildings, walls, trim, and floor surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, or wire brushing. Inspected, maintained, and replaced light bulbs in a variety of fixtures both inside and outside. Mowed lawns using large, complex industrial-type (walking and riding type) power mowers and a small domestic power mower. Performed routine maintenance and repair on equipment. Operated power edger and trims along walkways and curbs. Cut and removed brush; dug and filled trenches with pick and shovel. Hauled materials with wheelbarrow. Cleaned and serviced restrooms, other visitor facilities and/or office areas, employee break rooms, exhibit areas. Used, cared for, and accounted for various hand tools and equipment. Picked up tools and equipment after completion of project or assignment. Cleaned work area and returned tools to designated compartments, racks, carts, or toolboxes. Swept sawdust, cleaned spills, gathers scrap, and remove trash to keep work area clean and orderly. My work is supervised throughout completion. Orally received and carried out detailed assignments. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.