Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Summary

Open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period. Last cut‑off date: 11:59 pm (EST), March 4, 2026. Typical seasonal entry‑on‑duty period:
April – July. See "Next Steps" for additional cut‑off dates.

Salary: $20.97 – $33.34 per hour. Pay scale: WG 5.

Locations and vacancies:

• Crescent City, CA – 4 vacancies
• Independence, CA – 2 vacancies
• Keene, CA – 1 vacancy
• Kings Canyon National Park, CA – 3 vacancies
• Mammoth Lakes, CA – 1 vacancy
• Marin County, CA – 6 vacancies
• Mineral, CA – 4 vacancies
• San Francisco, CA – 5 vacancies
• Sequoia National Park, CA – 5 vacancies
• Thousand Oaks, CA – 2 vacancies
• Ventura, CA – 3 vacancies
• Whiskeytown, CA – 5 vacancies
• Yosemite National Park, CA – 25 vacancies
• Kalaupapa, HI – 10 vacancies
• Kula, HI – 2 vacancies
• Spalding,  – 1 vacancy
• Wisdom, MT – 1 vacancy
• Baker, NV – 5 vacancies
• Cave Junction, OR – 5 vacancies
• Kimberly, OR – 3 vacancies
• Saint George, UT – 2 vacancies
• Amanda Park, WA – 1 vacancy
• Ashford, WA – 2 vacancies
• Clallam Bay, WA – 2 vacancies
• Clearwater, WA – 3 vacancies
• Coulee Dam, WA – 1 vacancy
• Coupeville, WA – 1 vacancy
• Davenport, WA – 7 vacancies
• Forks, WA – 2 vacancies
• Friday Harbor, WA – 1 vacancy
• Hoodsport, WA – 1 vacancy
• Kettle Falls, WA – 4 vacancies
• Longmire, WA – 15 vacancies
• Marblemount, WA – 11 vacancies
• Packwood, WA – 10 vacancies
• Port Angeles, WA – 14 vacancies
• Stehekin, WA – 5 vacancies
• Vancouver, WA – 4 vacancies
• Walla Walla, WA – 1 vacancy
• Wilbur, WA – 3 vacancies

• Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment for repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in‑kind fittings and fixtures.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs, including constructing, installing, repairing, and replacing doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim, and cabinets.
• Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, including cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs as needed.
• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments, reporting discrepancies and damage.
• May perform painting, masonry work, roofing, welding, or assist higher‑grade workers with utility system maintenance.
• Operate a light truck to transport supplies and materials to and from work sites.

Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms; stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment up to 50 lb.

Performed inside and outside; exposure to dirt, spray, fumes; often in inclement weather; may wear heavy protective equipment and clothing.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirement for males.
• Must sign an affidavit affirming possession of a valid state driver's license; submit photocopy of license and, if required, certified driving records.
• Must wear a uniform in compliance with NPS standards; uniform allowance provided.
• May be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Travel may be required; up to 3 nights per month at Olympic NP or Haleakala NP, and up to 10 nights per month at Grand Canyon‑Parashant NM.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 with high‑school completion or equivalent; or have completed a vocational training program; or be enrolled in secondary school with permissible work arrangements.

Applicants must satisfy the 2‑point level on the screen‑out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. This position requires demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: