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Maintenance Worker

National Park Service | Gettysburg, PA

Posted Date 12/07/2023
Description The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. The duties described by this position may not fully meet the type of work to be performed or there may be work that this position does not do in each of the specialties; however, if the general intent is met then this position is appropriate.Duties:
  • Assists supervisor and or journeymen in the conservation and preservation work of stone and metal monuments, markers and plaques commemorating the Battle of Gettysburg
  • Operates hydraulic man-lift, engine driven poser washing equipment, and motor vehicles up to 1 ton, and pulls trailers not to exceed 3000 pounds.
  • Cleans stone and bronze monuments, plaques, etc by power washing and or walnut shell blasting.
  • Preserves monuments by cleaning with power washer and waxing with hot/cold wax preparations.
  • Mixes and blends formula for hot wax treatments from precise and complete instructions.
  • Uses hand tools to assist journeymen in mortar removal and re-pointing.
  • Builds and removes scaffold.
  • Manually re-grades areas surrounding monuments using shovels rakes etc.
  • All work conducted safely using personal protective equipment and clothing.
  • Tracks time on assigned tasks.
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Wednesday, December 20, 2023** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.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: Have experience performing the full range of duties of a Maintenance Worker (MVO), WG 4749 07. Consulted by other workers because of my expertise performing the more than unusual and complex duties of the trade, especially in situations where more than ordinary skills are required. Have knowledge and experience that demonstrates the ability to independently complete conservation and preservation work of stone and metal monuments, markers, and plaques. Examples include: 1) removing of mortar; 2) repair of pointing; 3) forming lead pointing; 4) repairing lead joints of monuments; 5) cleaning stone and bronze monuments and plaques by power washing and/or walnut shell blasting; and 6) applying wax treatments to historic bronze pieces.

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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