Sign Painter Helper (Seasonal)☆ Save

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Park Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Vinton, Virginia
• Salary: $20.67 – $24.11/hr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-19
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-26

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Job Summary

This position will assist the maintenance mechanic leader (sign maker) and sign painter and will develop skills and knowledge of sign making duties including both sign maintenance and sign manufacturing. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is April-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - April 2027.

Open to the first 100 applicants

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Sign Painter Helper Duties include but are not limited to: Perform simple and routine maintenance of signposts. Assist in applying reflective highway sign faces to aluminum material using a hydraulic press. Cut, route, and paint new wooden signs. Operate light duty trucks and forklift to pick up, load, and transport signs. Maintain cleanliness of shop, tools, and equipment.

Physical Demands: Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Moderate to heavy physical effort may be used or needed while installing or relocating signs and materials. Working Conditions: Incumbent will be working on projects ranging from 1,000ft to 4,000ft in elevation in mountainous terrain under moderate to severe weather conditions.

Incumbent will be exposed to dust, grease, noise, and vibrations from equipment. Incumbent will encounter icy, slippery walking surfaces during winter months and temperatures over 100 degrees during summer months. Incumbent will be required to wear proper personnel protective equipment associated with duties performed. Incumbent will wear and maintain the work uniform to conform to the NPS uniform standard.

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 $20.67 – $24.11/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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