Facilities Operations Specialist

Facilities Operations Specialist

ID:

NPSNEPE-004-004

Location:

Wisdom

Program:

NPS

Wage/Hr:

$25.00

Hours/Week:

10

Minimum Age:

55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 year(s) of experience in Facilities Maintenance OR HS/GED Degree with minimum additional experience of 4 year(s) in facility Maintenance equivalent to a WG7

Knowledge of a variety of facilities operation/maintenance activities including grounds maintenance, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general maintenance activities

Experience required with Windows, MS Word Duties:

The enrollee will support day to day facility operations and maintenance for Big Hole National Battlefield. Work will involve tasks and throughout the facility and grounds focused on keeping park facilities operational and safe for staff and park visitors.

Operate lawnmowers, landscape support vehicles, and snow removal equipment including: mowers, aerators, string trimmers, chainsaws, plows, UTVs, harrows, chippers, sprayers, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, tractors with towed or attachment equipment, movable dozer blades, moldboard plows, post hole augers, power rakes, power brooms, over-seeders, and backhoes. 40%

Prune and trim shrubs, trees, and other plants as required and to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth 5%

Maintain, repair, or construct a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone and other related materials 10%

Provide janitorial services and cleaning of public facilities 25%

Remove snow using shovels and/or snow removal machines 5%

Operate pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks and other vehicles (weight up to 10,000 pounds) to tow and carry equipment, lawn materials, and supplies 15% Other:

Required Safety Gear: Appropriate PPE for operation of motorized equipment will be provided

Physical requirements: Able to undertake actions requiring physical exertion (walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 25lbs). More strenuous activities may be required such as climbing ladders, assisting in lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), and when operating equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.