Laborer (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Bullhead City, AZ

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About The Position

The Laborer performs seasonal general labor and area maintenance, typically from May through November. The season may vary depending on weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is May 2027. This is a temporary seasonal position; employment may end at any time due to funding fluctuations, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The appointment may be not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours, depending on the park and program.

Work includes lakeshore and grounds cleanup, cleaning restrooms and other buildings, basic repairs and painting, vegetation care, irrigation, and handling supplies and equipment. The position requires work in varied outdoor and indoor conditions, including extreme heat, all weather, uneven terrain, water surfaces, workshops, and areas around machinery and structures.

The employee must hold a valid driver's license and operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance will be provided. Work may include on-call duties, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not paid.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum age requirements: be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the listed education, training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor.
• Be able to interpret and follow instructions.
• Demonstrate good work practices, including keeping work neat, clean, and orderly.
• Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate dexterity and safe work practices.
• Be physically fit and able to perform the duties and job elements at the required level; no specific length of experience is required.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the Selective Service registration requirement for males, if applicable.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Have a valid driver's license and submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and certified driving records from all states where licenses have been held, at the applicant's expense.
• Meet the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program requirement.
• Wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of October 26, 2026.
• Provide a resume that documents relevant experience and, for experience credit, states full-time or 40 hours a week, or part-time with hours worked per week.
• Education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor related to area maintenance.
• Clean lakeshores, including picking up trash, cleaning toilets, and trimming vegetation.
• Assist with pumping toilets.
• Perform simple repairs to buildings and structures using hand tools.
• Carry paint and ladders and prepare and hand-paint simple surfaces such as buildings, docks, and road signs.
• Irrigate and trim trees and shrubs and operate sprinkler systems.
• Clean, sweep, and mop comfort stations and other buildings.
• Collect trash from roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, and beaches.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies.
• Drive light vehicles and pickup trucks.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed