You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance Division for Gateway Arch National Park.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performing Tram inspections and maintenance from a moving (cow catcher) maintenance cart which is located outside the capsules to heights up to 630 feet. Providing preventive and routine maintenance to the Arch's two Tram systems. Also responsible for seven elevators and two escalators.
Diagnosing and repairing electric motors (both alternating and direct circuit [AC and DC electrical circuit]) and control systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), 125 horsepower hoist motor, governors, and door operator motors. Inspecting, repairing, or replacing starters, contactors, auxiliary control circuit, magnetic and proximity switches, and other switching devices.
Making sensitive adjustments to capsule doors, capsule gear reducer brake and the Tram Leveling Controller (TLC), which control capsule leveling outputs. Painting Tram capsules and associated equipment. Lubricating and maintaining a clean condition of all pertinent parts of the Tram system. Using the Tram Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems to monitor, troubleshoot and operate the respective Tram system.
Replacing bearings, sheaves, tram, and counterweight wheels when needed. Shortening hoisting, governor, and compensating cables.
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $33.87 – $39.53/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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