The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of simple and routine trade duties that assist journey-level Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and/or preserving historic structures and landscapes. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is Mar-Nov, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 2027.
Open to first 100 applicants.
As a Preservation Helper, you will perform the following duties: Assists with preserving masonry including chiseling, mortar analysis and mixing, and repointing of historic features using hand tools. Assists with preserving and restoring wood crafted items, including those with special finishes and stains. Assists with historic preservation of roofing to include repairs to flashing, shingles, and architectural elements while working on scaffolding.
Assists with preserving and restoring historic painted surfaces, including those with special finishes and colors. Assists with preserving carpets to include structural framing, reconstruction of windows and doors, and finishing carpets using a variety of power and hand tools. Operates a light truck to move and transport people and material to and from worksite.
Physical Demands: Duties require the incumbent to sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, work in uncomfortable positions, and walk over rough, uneven terrain. The incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing, gloves, face shields, and/or respirator that may be uncomfortable; and the incumbent may be required to work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms.
The incumbent may be occasionally expected to lift and/or carry items up to and exceeding 50 pounds in weight. Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors. Work outside may be subject to extreme weather conditions, with wind, rain, snow, and ice, in temperatures ranging from below 0 to over 100 degrees. Depending on the geography of the park unit assigned, work may take place at elevations ranging from sea level up to 10,000 feet.
The incumbent is exposed to dust, noise, vibration, cuts, and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment, and 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 expected to wear personnel protective equipment as required and comply with all safety and occupational health requirements.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $20.82 – $24.29/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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