Summary The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Willcox, AZ November 30, 2025 Ajo, AZ November 2, 2025 Responsibilities Major Duties of this position include: The Incumbents of this Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07 position will be responsible for performing regular custodial duties such as, sweeping, moping, vacuuming, trash collection, restroom cleaning, and minor building repairs or alterations such as replacing or repairing doors and windows, drywall, repairing steps, walks and ramps, replace siding and shingles, and repairing masonry. As well as performing tasks involving the painting interior and exterior surfaces, completing minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures, replacing faucets etc. Duties may include cleaning restrooms and comfort stations, collecting and removing trash from facilities, and performing routine grounds maintenance. Perform work assignments associated with the maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, exterior structures and related fixtures and utilities. Other duties include the maintenance of items such as tables, signs, shelters, water systems, pumps, and equipment. A typical work assignment requires a general familiarity with the practices, equipment and tools used by the maintenance personnel in accomplishing their assigned duties. This includes operating equipment and tools such as heavy trucks, leaf blowers, power saws, drills, cutting torches. A general understanding of some of the common practices of carpentry, plumbing, and painting trades are required. Chiricahua National Monument Area Information: Chiricahua National Monument is located 37 miles from Willcox, Arizona, a town of approximately 3700 people. K-12 schools, medical and dental facilities, grocery and general merchandise stores, a library, and other limited services are available in Willcox. Full amenities including an international airport are available in Tucson which is 120 miles away. Elevation at headquarters is 5400 feet with temperatures ranging from zero to 40 degrees (F) in the winter to 60 to 100 degrees (F) in the summer. Annual average rainfall is 19 inches, and average annual snowfall is 10 inches. Coronado National Memorial is located approximately 20 miles south of Sierra Vista, an Arizona city of 40,000 with many options for shopping, entertainment, religious, and medical services. K-12 schools, a junior college and a University of Arizona branch campus are all located in Sierra Vista. Headquarters is located at 5200 feet in elevation; the area receives on average 20 inches of precipitation annually and temperatures can range from the teens to 100 degrees (F). Fort Bowie National Historic Site is located 14 miles south of the town of Bowie in southeastern Arizona. Fort Bowie is a very remote site; the closest medical facilities, churches, and limited shopping can be found in Willcox which is 38 miles away. All amenities including an international airport are available in Tucson, approximately 135 miles from Fort Bowie. Elevations at Fort Bowie range from 4,550 to 5,250 feet and temperatures ranger from below freezing in the winter to over 90 degrees (F) in the summer. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Area Information Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona. Park headquarters is located 35 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles from the international boundary with Mexico. Park housing is very limited and most employees live in Ajo. The nearest cites to Ajo include Phoenix (90 miles away) and Tucson (120 miles away). Two commuter vans operate between Ajo and Monument offices. Ajo has a population of 3000 and multiple amenities that allow families and individuals to easily thrive, including: K-12 schools An IGA supermarket Desert Senita Health Clinic and pharmacy Pima County Library County parks with playground, swimming pool, ball fields, community center, activity course, and more Several churches Restaurants (Agave Grill, Arriba Mexican Food, Tacos Tarrasco) Stores for household goods, electronics, and appliances (K5/Radio Shack, Family Dollar, Dollar General) Three gas stations (Chevron, Shell, Circle K) A local natural history association, archaeological society, CSA, farmers market, and other community groups that sponsor events on a regular basis Average daily maximum temperatures in June, July, and August are 102-103°F. Average daily maximum temperatures in December, January, and February are 69-73°F. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Housing in government quarters may be available. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month Willcox, AZ location only. 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. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. 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) Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials Technical Practices 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 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. 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 National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.