Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Summary

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.

Duties

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The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 6 months (1,039 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.

• Replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps.
• Applies premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces; paints various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets; paints garbage cans, racks, and picnic tables and signposts; assists higher-level employees by mixing or stirring paints, moving drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleaning walls in preparation for painting.
• Performs plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines.
• Cuts and thread pipe and winterizes water systems. Other duties include repairing roofs, performing electrical repairs, and performing masonry work and repairs.

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 here. In 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)

Requirements

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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 driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's 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 driver's 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 employee's responsibility.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker WG-4749-7 without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and other trades appropriate to this position.
3. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner.
4. Has knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in more than one area.
5. Possess a strong work ethic, dexterity and am able to perform strenuous work as required by the position.
6. Possess the ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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.

Government housing IS available at the following locations.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: Robert Newsom, robert_newsom@nps.gov

Whiskeytown NRA: David Oechsli, david_oechsli@nps.gov

Point Reyes National Seashore: Jason Briggs jason_briggs@nps.gov

North Cascades NP: Aaron Robinson aaron_robinson@nps.gov

Crater Lake NP: Mike Traut mike_traut@nps.gov

Government housing MAY be available at the following locations:

Haleakalā NP: James Bouknight, james_bouknight@nps.gov

Oregon Caves NMP: Joshua Haggett, joshua_hagett@nps.gov

Great Basin NP: David Wright david_wright@nps.gov

Lassen Volcanic NP: Joe Pettegrew, joe_pettegrew@nps.gov

Mount Rainier NP: Jim Ziolkowski, jim_ziolkowski@nps.gov

Yosemite NP: Yosemite, CA Kevin Brothers kevin_brothers@nps.gov

Lake Roosevelt NRA: Cory Wagner, cory_wagner@nps.gov

Olympic NP: David Weaver, david_weaver@nps.gov

Lava Beds Tulelake NM: Don Bowen, don_bowen@nps.gov

Government housing is NOT available at the following Parks:

Parashant National Monument: Paul Krumland paul_krumland@nps.gov

Ceaser E. Chavez NM: Erika Williams Erika_Williams@nps.gov

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 316.402[b][7]), 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.

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