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Summary As a Maintenance Mechanic at Badlands National Park, you will use journeyman-level knowledge to plan and carry out work in a variety of trades on both historic and non-historic properties. Please note: This is a career seasonal position. You can expect to work a minimum of 13 pay periods and a maximum of 25 pay periods per year. Non-pay status is anticipated to be from November to December each year. Responsibilities Construct, install, and repair a wide range of features on buildings, such as framework, rafters, sheet rock, paneling, doors, windows, and flooring Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment Patch and repair roofs consisting of built-up tar and paper, metal, foam, or asphalt shingles Paint, decorate, and refinish a variety of interior and exterior surfaces Construct, repair, or stabilize a variety of brick, block, or stone structures or surfaces, such as bridges, retaining walls, walkways, patios, and fireplaces Operate farm-type tractors with towed or attached equipment on steep hill or rough terrain, as well as trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 42,000 lbs Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be qualified for this position you must be able to: perform common Maintenance Mechanic tasks related to the carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and painting trades. Your experience must include constructing structures, such as cabinets, kiosks, or storage areas from wood or wood composites; modifying or repairing water utility, supply or disposal systems; using standard masonry techniques to repair structures made of brick, block, or stone; preparing surfaces for painting or staining and then using a variety of tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, etc.) to coat the surfaces; and interpreting blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions to complete tasks. Your work must be completed on your own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Your resume must clearly reflect how you meet all elements of experience described above in order to be considered qualified for this position. Education Additional Information Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Work Environment: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Philadelphia Services Branch at philadelphia@opm.gov or 215-861-3074 This announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.