Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Carlsbad, New Mexico, Springdale, Utah

Salary Range: $28.72 - $38.58 Per Hour

Job Summary: These permanent, full-time WG-4749-10 Maintenance Mechanic positions are located at the following locations: Zion National Park in Springdale, UT Hourly pay range of $33.10 - $38.58 Park housing may be available. Is not a Bargaining Unit position. Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, NM Hourly pay range of $28.72 - $33.52 Required Occupancy of government housing. Is a Bargaining Unit position.

Major Duties:

• The primary purpose of this position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. Incumbent utilizes journeyman to master level knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. The major duties for each park location are listed below. ZION NATIONAL PARK: Park-wide HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) - 60% Electrician - 30% Plumbing - 10% CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK: Park-wide HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) - 20% Electrician - 20% Plumbing - 20% Utility Systems Repairer-Operator - 20% Lower-graded duties to include, but are not limited to: Carpentry, Water Treatment Plant Operations, Wastewater Treatment Repair & Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Operation (MVO). Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and required occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 50-100 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. This requires standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and cramped positions. Working Conditions: 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. The incumbent's clothing may become soiled from grease, dust, and chemicals. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, falling, burns, broken bones, and chemical vapors, constant noise, rotating machinery, dust grease, chemicals, oil, fumes, and infectious blood pathogens when working in or about systems. Incumbent may also be exposed to energized circuits, electrical shock, burns, electrical rotary devices, cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from chemicals. The imcumbent is required to wear prescribed safety equipment and to adhere to safety rules and regulations, and standards as set by OSHA and the Park's established Safety Plan. Snowmobile operation is occasionally required for winter operations at some parks.

Qualifications: PROBATIONARY PERIOD INFORMATION, CONTINUTED: This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. *********************************************************************************************** QUALIFICATIONS: 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). Your resume should clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the work as a Maintenance Mechanic at the journeyman level. At this level, your experience may include the following: The ability to provide technical recommendations for methods, tools, and materials used in these trades; Plan, layout all work to be completed, and ensure proper selection of materials and manpower for the completion of projects; Clearly demonstrated performance at this level in at least two of the following trades: Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Utilities Systems Repair-Operator, and Engineering Equipment Operator. 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. 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.

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Application Deadline: 2026-04-01