Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)

Summary

This is a permanent, full-time WG-4749-10 Maintenance Mechanic position located at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and perform park-wide HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) systems maintenance and repair.

Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and perform park-wide HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) systems maintenance and repair. Incumbent utilizes journeyman to master level knowledge and skills as a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician.
• Park-wide HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) – 60% Must have extensive experience in commercial HVAC mechanical equipment-Heat Pumps, Boilers, Chillers, Air Handlers, Circulation Pumps, VAVs, Package Units, as well as experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Electrician – 30% Plumbing – 10% Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and required occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 50-100 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. This requires standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and cramped 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 incumbent’s clothing may become soiled from grease, dust, and chemicals.
• There is frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, falling, burns, broken bones, and chemical vapors, constant noise, rotating machinery, dust grease, chemicals, oil, fumes, and infectious blood pathogens when working in or about systems.
• Incumbent may also be exposed to energized circuits, electrical shock, burns, electrical rotary devices, cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from chemicals.
• The imcumbent is required to wear prescribed safety equipment and to adhere to safety rules and regulations, and standards as set by OSHA and the Park’s established Safety Plan. Snowmobile operation is occasionally required for winter operations at some parks.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE: 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.
• UNIFORM: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. 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.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information regarding Probationary Periods, please see “Qualifications” section below. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications*.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Required Documents

• THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2026: RESUME which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• A complete Occupational Questionnaire Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: Veterans Preference Documentation: If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15.
• If you don’t have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions.
• 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15.
• You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
• Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area.
• You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal.
• To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 80 on the rating criteria for this position. Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials – you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency’s staffing offices.