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Seasonal Masonry Worker

National Park Service

Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 27

Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

These positions may be filled for a seasonal period up to 1560 hours but can vary due to weather conditions project needs or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026-December 2026

The display of a salary range on the vacancy should not be constructed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay: Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay.

Duties

Major Duties of this position include:

The incumbent is able to assess trail conditions and has experience performing routine trail maintenance such as brushing vegetation clearing drains repairing failing stone trail features building new trail features such as steps walls staircases out of stone and local materials.
The incumbent assists higher-grade employees in the preparation of test mixes and prepares amended and un-amended mortars according to specifications.
With minimal direct supervision incumbent works independently or with crew maintaining repairing and preserving structures which involves removal of damage selecting and dressing replacement stones laying stones repointing mortar repair and replacing veneers replicating original architectural styles. Work is documented photographically through sketches and narratives to enable original configurations to be re-established.
The incumbent caps resets respalls grouts and reinforces walls with closer direct supervision so that the repaired portion closely matches the original undamaged portions of the structure. Work is documented under the direction of a higher-graded employee.
The incumbent possesses knowledge and skill in mixing soils water and amendments for mortars as prescribed. They load and unload cement soil stone tools and equipment stacks and handles stone building materials and supplies. The incumbent digs rakes and backfills excavations shovels concrete and fill mortars and necessary may perform other trades-related work such as painting and carpentry MVO and other similar work on a limited as needed basis.
Incumbent often lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds unassisted. The incumbent frequently stands while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds from 6 to 30 feet. Bending stooping climbing and working in awkward positions are regularly required.
The incumbent will attend and facilitate tail-gate safety meetings GARS and on the job safety trainings for youth corps volunteer crews and park crews. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to recognize and address any safety issues as they arise during day-to-day operations.
The incumbent is exposed to a variety of weather conditions while working outdoors and is subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds. They may be exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar removing damaged portions of walls and while handling various masonry materials. Frequently works around heavy equipment and accordance with OSHA regulations must use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA regulations.

AREA / HOUSING INFORMATION: Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson Arizona a metropolitan area of over 900000. The park has 91446 acres of which 78% is designated Wilderness yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park when combined with the workload generated by over 700000 visitors per year places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. For more information on the Park please visit Saguaro for area information please visit Tucson AZ.

Requirements

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 may be required to work weekends and holidays.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
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:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Dexterity and Safety

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.

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.

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: This position is required to perform masonry work from ladders scaffolds platforms and other cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the incumbent to sit stand stoop bend kneel climb crawl and work in uncomfortable positions. If the incumbent is assigned to perform masonry work in remote locations the incumbent may be required to walk hike climb or drive over rough and uneven terrain. The incumbent is expected to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally up to 100 pounds in weight with assistance.

Working Conditions: Most work is performed outside with exposure to all types of hard weather conditions. Work outside may be subject to extreme weather conditions with wind rain snow and ice in temperatures ranging from 0 to over 100 degrees. Depending on the geography of the park unit assigned work may take place in elevations ranging from sea level up to 10000 feet or in or near bodies of water. The incumbent may be regularly exposed to dust dirt fogs mists gases smokes sprays and vapors as well as noise vibration cuts bruises and abrasions from the use of masonry tools vehicles hoists conveyer belts cranes and other equipment. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials that can cause skin eye and respiratory irritation and burns as well as microbiological organisms and potentially hazardous wildlife. The incumbent is subject to the danger of falling when on ladder or scaffolding and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading equipment and materials. The incumbent is expected to comply with all safety and occupational health requirements and wear protective clothing gloves face shields and in some cases a respirator that may be uncomfortable.

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.

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