Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The last cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est) February 5 2026.
The typical seasonal period is April - July
Please see the Next Steps section for additional cut off dates.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 6 months (1039 hours) work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
The duty stations for the parks are:
Olympic National Park: Port Angeles and Forks WA
Point Reyes National Seashore: California
Lake Roosevelt National Park: Davenport WA Kettle Falls WA Coulee Dam WA Wilbur WA
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Mineral CA
Whiskey Town National Recreation Area: Whiskeytown CA
Yosemite National Park: Yosemite CA
North Cascades National Park: WA Stehekin WA
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Tulare County CA
Lava Beds National Monument: Tulake CA
Ceaser Chavez National Monument: Keen CA
Parashant National Monument: Saint George UT
Haleakalā National Park: Kula HI
Great Basin National Park: Baker NV
Crater Lake National Park: Crater Lake OR
Mount Rainier National Park: Mount Rainier WA
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve: Cave Junction OR
Duties:
Performs carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters such as constructs installs repairs and replaces items such as doors shelves supply racks hardware frame structures windows trim and cabinets; replaces defective siding steps windowsills and thresholds.
Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 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.
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.
Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant summer months concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information:
Air Quality Information - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
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.
- 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.
- Travel transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employees responsibility.
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 a Maintenance Worker WGwithout more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Carpentry painting electrical plumbing and other trades appropriate to this position.
- Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner.
- Has knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology tools and equipment in more than one area.
- Possess a strong work ethic dexterity and am able to perform strenuous work as required by the position.
- Possess the ability to use a computer maintain records and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
Government housing IS available at the following locations.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: Robert Newsom
Whiskeytown NRA: David Oechsli
Point Reyes National Seashore: Jason Briggs
North Cascades NP: Aaron Robinson
Crater Lake NP: Mike Traut
Government housing MAY be available at the following locations:
Haleakalā NP: James Bouknight
Oregon Caves NMP: Joshua Haggett
Great Basin NP: David Wright
Lassen Volcanic NP: Joe Pettegrew
Mount Rainier NP: Jim Ziolkowski
Yosemite NP: Yosemite CA Kevin Brothers
Lake Roosevelt NRA: Cory Wagner
Olympic NP: David Weaver
Lava Beds Tulelake NM: Don Bowen
Government housing is NOT available at the following Parks:
Parashant National Monument: Paul Krumland
Ceaser E. Chavez NM: Erika Williams
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 Statement: 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.
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.
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.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent temporary or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
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.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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
