Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Marblemount, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pacific West Region of the National Park Service is recruiting temporary seasonal Carpentry Workers for North Cascades National Park in Marblemount, Washington. Housing may be available. The typical seasonal period is April through October, though timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March through May 2027. Appointments may not exceed 1,039 hours in a service year. Employment dates vary by park site, and an initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Employment may be terminated at any time due to funding levels, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The position performs routine maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, exterior structures, equipment, utilities, campground facilities, and trails. The worker completes minor carpentry and painting tasks, assists higher-graded maintenance workers and tradespeople, transports supplies and materials, and helps maintain visitor facilities. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, including shops and construction or repair sites. The role involves physical work such as climbing, lifting, carrying, bending, and kneeling, and exposure to noise, dust, ladders and scaffolds, and common worksite hazards. Protective equipment is used. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• Meet the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities at the required level, including at least level 2 on the screen-out factor and an average of level 2 across all listed factors.
• Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Knowledge of technical practices, equipment assembly, installation and repair, measurement and layout, interpreting instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading), using and maintaining tools and equipment, and materials.
• Be physically fit to perform the position's duties.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males, where applicable.
• Be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, vocational training, school-authorized employment, or student-employment conditions.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle, possess a valid current state-issued driver's license and provide the requested license documentation and driving records.
• Wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Describe relevant experience and training in the application; experience may be paid or unpaid, including qualifying volunteer experience. No specific length of experience is required.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple, routine maintenance and repairs to grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment, and related utilities.
• Assist higher-graded maintenance mechanics, workers, or journeyman tradespeople.
• Complete minor carpentry repairs using simple measurements and hand tools, including replacing broken picnic-table planks, replacing broken windows with precut stock, adjusting or replacing hinges, latches, and catches, and making minor building repairs.
• Perform minor painting with brushes and rollers according to instructions, including staining picnic tables and trash barrels.
• Maintain campground sites and trails with hand tools by regrading and resetting barriers to restore areas to their original appearance.
• Collect trash.
• Operate light trucks to pick up supplies and transport materials to and from work sites while assisting with project work.
• Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities; make minor repairs and refer other problems to higher-graded workers.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment that does not require special rigging.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Housing may be available.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed