Laborer (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Cedar Grove, CA

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About The Position

A Laborer performs recurring laboring work involving grounds, trails, roads, facilities, and developed areas. Duties include moving materials and supplies, operating tools and equipment, and carrying out basic maintenance and groundskeeping. The typical season runs from March through November, but timing may vary because of weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March 2027.

The work may include digging trenches; breaking up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixing and pouring concrete or asphalt; cutting and stacking trees and other heavy materials; moving furniture and signs; painting, raking, watering, trimming vegetation, and picking up litter; loading and unloading supplies; and maintaining buildings, grounds, roads, and trails. Employees may operate and clean power equipment and hand tools, perform janitorial duties, and drive light-duty motor vehicles.

The work requires moderate to very heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and, in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Outdoor work takes place in varied weather conditions, and employees may be exposed to temperature extremes, noise, dust, dirt, and potential minor injuries. Proper safety procedures and equipment must be used.

This is a seasonal position that may be filled under a temporary appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Work may include on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift assignments. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed; occupancy of government quarters may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must meet the stated minimum age requirements: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the listed education, training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, interpret instructions and specifications, use and maintain tools and equipment, follow orderly work practices, and demonstrate dexterity and safety.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• Must participate in direct deposit electronic funds transfer.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment as needed.
• No specific length of experience is required; qualifications are evaluated based on the quality of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must describe relevant experience and training in their resume, which must support their assessment questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

• Dig ditches and trenches with picks and shovels, including grading or sloping compact soil.
• Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot or cold mix; fill and level damaged roads.
• Cut heavy trees with an ax or chainsaw and stack heavy logs, lumber, and cement sacks.
• Move furniture; remove and set signs; paint picnic tables and signs; rake and water lawns; trim trees and shrubbery; pick up litter; and clean fire pits.
• Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies; move heavy items using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails using heavy power equipment and hand tools.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform janitorial duties in buildings.
• Operate light-duty motor vehicles, such as pickup trucks, sedans, and flatbed trucks.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed