The typical seasonal period is April to October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March through May, 2027.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between park sites 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. Duty Locations are: North Cascades National Park: Marblemount, Washington-, housing may be available.
Major Duties are: Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities. Assist higher graded maintenance mechanics/workers or journeyman tradesmen in the performance of their work.
Perform minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock, makes minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches and minor building, repairs. Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instruction on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.
Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to regrade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash. Operate light trucks to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Make minor repairs as needed and refer problems to higher graded workers.
Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Physical Demands: Incumbent works in shops, other buildings, and at construction and repair sites. Climbs on ladders and scaffolds. Work requires reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, and other awkward positions. Lifts heavy objects such as rafters and beams.
Carry objects up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside. Some work is performed in shops areas where worker is exposed to moderate to high noise levels and dust. Exposed to hazards associated while working on scaffolds or ladders. Subject to cuts, bruises, slivers, and falling objects.
Uses protective equipment such as earplugs, eye protection, breathing protection, gloves, and helmets.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $31.24 – $36.45/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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