These positions are located in National Mall and Memorial Parks and will perform complex installation, maintenance and reapir of equipement and historic buildings. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March to September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March
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) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Knowledge of materials 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. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your valid drivers license. 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.
The major duties of the Maintenance Mechanic (seasonal) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as a Maintenance Mechanic performing the most difficult installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and historic buildings. Perform and oversee a variety of routine preventative maintenance inspections for carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. Perform repairs related to carpentry, plumbing and painting, with the ability to perform minor electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler system, and showers, and lay out of such things as angles, arcs, and circles. Install, overhaul, repair, clean, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, upgrade and modify, electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment, circuits and components related to historic buildings.