This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The original first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST) January 16 2026.
Major Duties:
- Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance such as cutting grass (using industrial power mowers) debris and recycle collection and removal.
- Assists in planting transplanting fertilizing mulching watering and pruning under specific instructions and under supervision.
- Uses cares for and accounts for various power and hand tools and equipment.
- Performs simple masonry tasks such as replacing loose or missing bricks.
- Receives unloads and delivers incoming shipments according to established procedures and reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
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 drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers 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.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
- This position has a mixed work schedule based on the varying workload and your work schedule is subject to change from part-time to full-time to on-call as workload dictates.
- 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. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors:
- Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Technical Practices
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc.
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
Examples of experience for this position includes: 1) Performing basic maintenance and repair of buildings grounds walkways exterior structures campgrounds and related utilities in at least two or more trade practices such as: masonry carpentry gardening plumbing roofing and painting; 2) Performing landscaping and grounds maintenance such as cutting grass with push/riding mowers weed eaters and pruner; 3) Performing simple carpentry tasks basic plumbing work and painting interior and exterior surfaces; 4) Providing janitorial services including cleaning sinks toilets sweeping and mopping floors and ensuring that there are adequate supplies of soap towels and toilet paper for public restrooms.
If your knowledge and ability in the
SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.
Applicants must be physically fit and as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook must possess the knowledge skills and abilities of the elements listed in the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required; however you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application that you possess sufficient knowledge skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
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 Clearance: 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment OF-306 prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Also you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code Title 18 section 1001).
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.
Adams National Historical Park: Vacancies: 4 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026. Seasons can be variable during these months due to weather conditions project needs or funding.
Salary Range Quincy MA.: WG-4 step 1 $23.57 to step 5 $ 27.50.
Lowell National Historic Park: Vacancies: 5 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026. Seasons can be variable during these months due to weather conditions project needs or funding.
Salary range Lowell MA: WG-4 step 1 $23.57 to step 5 $27.50
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Effective May 26 2018 please note that a temporary seasonal employee can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of 1039 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 316.402b7) 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 1039 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1039 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 1039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1039 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.
Physical Demands: The incumbent may lift carry set up and handle tools parts equipment and materials that weigh up to or over 50 pounds unassisted. May work from ladders platforms scaffolds and perform work or repairs in hard to reach places and positions. Requires standing stooping bending kneeling and climbing in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Required to operate standard hand and power tools.
Working Conditions: Work conditions may be dusty greasy and noisy. There is exposure to fumes and the possibility of electric shock bruises burns scrapes and cuts. The work requires frequent special care toa void injuries. To reduce the dangers the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices such as wearing specified trades and craft protection clothing (i.e. hard-hats gloves safety shoes and glasses ear plugs respirators and rain gear).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.