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Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)
National Park Service · Posted 41 days ago
On-site Independence, MO $27.1 – $31.6/hr Apply by Aug 19, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTJESTPISTJISTP
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This position is in the maintenance division at Harry S Truman National Historic Site (HSTR) Independence, Missouri. The position is supervised by the facility manager. This position serves as a maintenance worker, WG-4749-05, at HSTR.
What You'll Do
- →The following are common daily duties: Assists higher graded workers with the less complex carpentry tasks in constructing and repairing building features and components of historic structures.
- →Performs painting tasks, such as the use of brushes, rollers, sprayers, preparation of surfaces, paint and material selection for a wide variety of surfaces.
- →Assists masons and higher graded workers with the stabilization, maintenance, and repair of historic masonry structures and surfaces of adobe, brick, stone, concreate and block.
- →Assist in maintenance, repair and stabilization of prehistoric and historic ruins and sites.
- →Repair and modify wood components of historic structures.
- →Performs grounds maintenance tasks using equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and leaf/snow blowers.
- →Physical Demands: The physical effort required is considered heavy to moderate and requires lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifting or moving heavier items with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers.
- →The incumbent is required to work while standing, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and in all manners of environmental conditions.
- →When working from a ladder or scaffolds, work involves reaching overhead, stretching or other awkward positions.
- →Occasionally work is performed beneath buildings where the work area is cramped and dark, or work may be done from highly elevated platforms.
- →Working Conditions: General work is done at historic structures and cultural landscapes throughout the park.
- →The work is of such nature that protective equipment and clothing such as hard hats, safety shoes, goggles, respirators, and ear protection are required, whether working indoors and outdoors.
- →Some work is performed in the shop area where incumbent is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, saw dust in the air, fumes, and hazards associated with power equipment or preservatives.
- →Occasionally the work may be performed outside under adverse weather conditions.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Must be able to obtain a valid driver's license within 30-days from Entry-On-Duty and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓You may be required to work evenings and holidays.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month.
- ✓You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- ✓Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Personality Fit
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