Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Brecksville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails) position with the Seasonal Staffing Office at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March through September, depending on weather, project needs, and funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March through July 2027. The temporary appointment is generally not to exceed 1,039 hours and is expected to end when the season’s work is completed; depending on the park and program, it may instead be not to exceed 1,560 hours. Employment may be terminated at any time because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The position performs trail, structure, and facility maintenance, repair, and construction. Work includes building and repairing trail features and park structures using hand and power tools, including chainsaws. The employee may also assist with maintenance-of-way work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Scenic Railroad, including equipment operation and vegetation maintenance. Railroad maintenance-of-way work is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

The work requires heavy physical effort, frequent lifting and carrying of objects over 100 pounds, handling rocks and logs, and hiking up to 20 miles per day while carrying tools or a backpack. The employee must be able to live and work outdoors in backcountry areas, in varied terrain and adverse weather, and in close contact with small groups for extended periods. Work may involve dusty conditions and hazards related to rocks, logs, rockslides, stock, explosives, falling or bucking trees, and machinery.

Applicants must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, as well as applicable knowledge of equipment assembly and repair, technical practices, interpreting instructions and specifications, measuring instruments, tools and equipment, and materials. Education cannot substitute for experience for Federal Wage System positions. Government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles; a valid driver's license is required when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Must meet the stated minimum age and education or training conditions: be at least 18, or be at least 16 and meet one of the specified high-school, vocational-training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing; railroad maintenance-of-way duties also require pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, and meet the job-related factors for equipment assembly and repair, technical practices, interpreting instructions and specifications (including blueprints), measuring instruments, tools and equipment, and materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Application and resume must describe and document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must be capable of heavy physical work, including frequent lifting and carrying objects over 100 pounds, handling rocks and logs, and hiking up to 20 miles daily while carrying a backpack and tools.
• Must be able to live and work outdoors in backcountry areas, in varied terrain and adverse weather, and in close contact with small groups for extended periods.
• Must be willing to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shifts if required.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• 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.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and construct walls, bridge abutments, causeways, trail tread, and similar structures.
• Perform carpentry involving heavy logs, rough-sawn timbers, and lumber.
• Construct and maintain buildings, walkways, hitch rails, and other park structures.
• Use power and hand tools, including chainsaws.
• May assist with maintenance-of-way work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Scenic Railroad, including equipment operation, mowing along the railroad, clearing lines of sight, and trimming or removing trees.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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