Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 28
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/05/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
This is a 2026 Summer Seasonal position.
As a Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) you will perform the following duties:
- Repairs and modifies wood components of historic/prehistoric structures.
- Assists in the fabrication and installation of duplicate replacement parts of deteriorated wood members such as moldings beams timbers and stairways.
- Cleans and prepares buildings walls trim and floor surfaces for painting by sanding scraping and wire brushing.
- Assists with treating wooden vigas latillas historic/prehistoric lintels and doorsills.
- Assists in the maintenance repair and stabilization of prehistoric and historic ruins and sites built of stone mortar and adobe.
- Performs minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks panel and flatbed trucks and carryalls.
- Cuts and removes brush; digs and fills trenches with pick and shovel.
- Assists journey level trade workers by performing simpler and routine historic preservation tasks.
- Assists journey level trade workers maintain repair stabilize and document cultural resources.
- Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers.
- Monitors condition changes of the prehistoric and historic ruins and structures.
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.
- Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
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)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
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.
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.
Government housing may be available.
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).
Additional information
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 316.402b7) 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 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: The physical effort required is considered heavy to moderate and requires lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lifting or moving heavier items with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers. The incumbent is required to work while standing stooping bending crouching and climbing in tiring awkward and uncomfortable positions and in all manners of environmental conditions. When working from a ladder or scaffolds work involves reaching overhead stretching or other awkward positions. Occasionally work is performed beneath buildings where the work area is cramped and dark or work may be done from highly elevated platforms. Sometimes long hikes while carrying a backpack may be essential as is the possibility of technical climbing into some sites.
protective equipment and clothing such as hard hats safety shoes goggles respirators and ear protection are required whether working indoors and outdoors. Some work is performed in the shop area where incumbent is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery saw dust
in the air fumes and hazards associated with power equipment or preservatives. Occasionally the work may be performed outside under adverse weather conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects snakes and poisonous plants can be encountered. Assignments could involve working with hazardous materials such as rodent nests asbestos and lead-based products etc. To reduce the dangers the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Computer
- Freelance
- ICWA
- General Maintenance
- Fire Fighting
