National Park Service
Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
National Park Service, Interior, South Dakota, United States, 57750
Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
These positions are located in Badlands National Park. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, upgrade, repair, and calibrate a variety of utility systems that require fully developed or journey level skills. The utility equipment and systems maintained at this level involve moderately complex maintenance requirements and fully developed journey level skills.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, calibrate, and install a variety of multi-component industrial and precision instruments and equipment. The equipment and systems normally serviced are interdependent electrical, mechanical and hydraulic devices which control and regulate flows, pressures and levels, such as magnetic and differential pressure flowmeters, sonic meters, turbidimeters and other equipment that measure and record operating parameters.
Install, repair and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH as well as the trend recorders associated with these analyzers.
Troubleshoot and functionally test equipment to isolate defective components and perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required.
Use operating principles, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment and trade tools.
Work with various machinery including reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, sewage grinders and electrical motors.
Repair machinery by replacing bent shafts, bearings, etc.
Perform electrical testing of motors and other components checking continuity, ohm resistance, voltage and amperage using multimeters, meggers and continuity testers.
Maintain and troubleshoot systems ranging from large primary voltages to small millivolt/milliamp digital circuit boards, and touch screen equipment.
Cut‑off Dates This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be considered through the open period of the announcement. Initial cut‑off is Monday, 12/29/2025. Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificates and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee required to participate in the Direct Deposit‑Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Uniform required, with allowance provided.
Overtime hours may be required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 years old with specified educational or training qualifications.
Qualifications
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc., including blueprint 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 Ability to perform the most difficult and complex utility systems repairer‑operator duties as an expert with a high degree of independence. Experience must include operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, or a major utility system related to water and wastewater production and treatment, and the ability to perform day‑to‑day activities for process control, lab testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance without assistance. Familiarity with the monitoring requirements for potable water and prior supervisory experience are required. If the screen‑out criteria are not met, applicants will not receive further consideration.
Volunteer Experience Experience may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work with National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work may be credited toward required experience.
Education No substitution of education for experience is permitted for Wage Grade positions.
Additional Information Selectees are entitled to the lowest step of the grade for which they are selected. The display of a salary range does not constitute a guarantee of a higher rate of pay.
Non‑Competitive Rehire Eligibility Temporary seasonal employees can maintain non‑competitive rehire eligibility only if they work no more than a combined total of 1,040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their established service year. Exceeding 1,040 hours results in loss of rehire eligibility.
Employment Termination Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands Duties typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. Work involves dismantling and assembling equipment from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stopping. Occasionally climbing and working at height may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holds, and pulleys for large equipment.
Working Conditions Work is both indoors and outdoors, exposed to prevailing weather conditions, biological hazards or diseases, hazardous gases (methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide), electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids. Safety practices and PPE such as face shields, gloves, hard‑toe shoes, respirators, goggles, rubber mats, and hard hats are required. Candidates may need to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Candidate Profile Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and uphold the rule of law and the Constitution.
Benefits A federal employee and family have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on position type and tenure. Contact the hiring agency for detailed benefit information.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Government Administration
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, calibrate, and install a variety of multi-component industrial and precision instruments and equipment. The equipment and systems normally serviced are interdependent electrical, mechanical and hydraulic devices which control and regulate flows, pressures and levels, such as magnetic and differential pressure flowmeters, sonic meters, turbidimeters and other equipment that measure and record operating parameters.
Install, repair and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH as well as the trend recorders associated with these analyzers.
Troubleshoot and functionally test equipment to isolate defective components and perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required.
Use operating principles, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment and trade tools.
Work with various machinery including reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, sewage grinders and electrical motors.
Repair machinery by replacing bent shafts, bearings, etc.
Perform electrical testing of motors and other components checking continuity, ohm resistance, voltage and amperage using multimeters, meggers and continuity testers.
Maintain and troubleshoot systems ranging from large primary voltages to small millivolt/milliamp digital circuit boards, and touch screen equipment.
Cut‑off Dates This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be considered through the open period of the announcement. Initial cut‑off is Monday, 12/29/2025. Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificates and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
Conditions of Employment
U.S. citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee required to participate in the Direct Deposit‑Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Uniform required, with allowance provided.
Overtime hours may be required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 16 years old with specified educational or training qualifications.
Qualifications
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc., including blueprint 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 Ability to perform the most difficult and complex utility systems repairer‑operator duties as an expert with a high degree of independence. Experience must include operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, or a major utility system related to water and wastewater production and treatment, and the ability to perform day‑to‑day activities for process control, lab testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance without assistance. Familiarity with the monitoring requirements for potable water and prior supervisory experience are required. If the screen‑out criteria are not met, applicants will not receive further consideration.
Volunteer Experience Experience may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work with National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work may be credited toward required experience.
Education No substitution of education for experience is permitted for Wage Grade positions.
Additional Information Selectees are entitled to the lowest step of the grade for which they are selected. The display of a salary range does not constitute a guarantee of a higher rate of pay.
Non‑Competitive Rehire Eligibility Temporary seasonal employees can maintain non‑competitive rehire eligibility only if they work no more than a combined total of 1,040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their established service year. Exceeding 1,040 hours results in loss of rehire eligibility.
Employment Termination Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands Duties typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 40 pounds. Work involves dismantling and assembling equipment from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stopping. Occasionally climbing and working at height may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holds, and pulleys for large equipment.
Working Conditions Work is both indoors and outdoors, exposed to prevailing weather conditions, biological hazards or diseases, hazardous gases (methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, carbon monoxide), electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids. Safety practices and PPE such as face shields, gloves, hard‑toe shoes, respirators, goggles, rubber mats, and hard hats are required. Candidates may need to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Candidate Profile Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and uphold the rule of law and the Constitution.
Benefits A federal employee and family have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on position type and tenure. Contact the hiring agency for detailed benefit information.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Government Administration
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