Preservation Worker (Seasonal)☆ Save

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Park Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary: $23.94 – $32.66/hr
• Schedule: Work Schedule is dependent on the position
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-19
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-26

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Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes. Such structures and landscapes include but are not limited to historic buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, artillery pieces, etc. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union Open to the first 100 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - April 2027. As a Preservation Worker, you will perform the following duties: Performs a variety of preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes.

Plasters surfaces in historic buildings, and/or homes and completes basic finishing work. Performs plastering, roofing, painting, carpentry, sandblasting, preservation services, and motor vehicle operations. Removes old roofing in preparation for repair, assist in repairing and installing roofs, and operate an asphalt kettle. Applies various coating materials (e.g., paints, varnishes, and shellacs) with brushes, rollers, spray guns.

Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies wood, composite, and wood substitute items. Performs laborer and custodial working duties such as digging ditches, sweeping, cleaning work areas and maintaining tools and workshop area. Operates motor vehicles to transport passengers, supplies, materials, equipment, and/or tools, or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. Purchases equipment, materials, and supplies for historic preservation related work.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Contact

seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23.94 – $32.66/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work Schedule is dependent on the position position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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