Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Gulf Breeze, FL

4h

About The Position

The Carpentry Worker performs intermediate-level carpentry and recurring building and utility maintenance work. The role helps construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and other items made of wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials. The worker also assists journeymen and higher-graded maintenance mechanics with work that may include carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, cement work, masonry, and operation of motor vehicles and equipment.

The position uses common power and hand tools and trade materials, and follows sketches, work orders, basic blueprints, and verbal instructions. The worker is responsible for detailed layout, selecting tools and materials, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards. Work is typically performed in indoor workshops and outdoor sites, sometimes in extreme weather and at elevations from sea level to 10,000 feet. The position may involve exposure to sawdust, noise, fumes, vibration, cuts, abrasions, hazardous materials, microbiological organisms, and potentially hazardous wildlife. Required personal protective equipment and safety requirements must be followed.

This is a seasonal position. The typical season runs March through November, with timing that may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March–April 2027. The position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program, and employment may end due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Some positions may be covered by a union.

Requirements

• Sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including reading blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of measurement and layout.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• At least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
• U.S. citizenship.
• At least 18 years of age to operate government vehicles; other minimum-age conditions apply to appointment as described in the posting.
• A valid driver's license if required to operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Ability to meet applicable background investigation and adjudication requirements.
• Ability to comply with applicable uniform, safety, and occupational health requirements.
• Ability to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shifts if required.
• Ability to complete required training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring building and utility maintenance and operation duties.
• Assist journeymen and higher-graded maintenance mechanics.
• Perform work involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, cement work, and masonry.
• Operate motor vehicles, loaders, a Bobcat, and other equipment as needed.
• Care for and use common power and hand tools and work with materials associated with the trades.
• Follow sketches, work orders, basic blueprints, and verbal instructions.
• Perform detailed layout; select tools and materials; and ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits; specific eligibility depends on appointment type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed