Mason (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Luray, VA

2d

About The Position

The Mason performs maintenance, repair, restoration, alteration, and construction work on historic park structures and resources. Work includes exterior and interior brick, stone, and block surfaces and structures, including historic masonry on buildings, parapets, chimneys, fireplaces, and roadway rock walls. The Mason independently reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications, determines layouts and work sequences, and performs complex brickwork and stonework to match existing historic structures.

This is a temporary seasonal appointment for the Seasonal Staffing Office at Shenandoah National Park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March through September, although timing may vary with weather, project needs, or funding. Entry on duty is anticipated between March and July 2027. The appointment is expected to end when the season’s work is complete and may not exceed 1,039 hours, or in some cases 1,560 hours. Employment may end earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Work is primarily outdoors and may involve harsh weather, difficult-to-reach locations, hazardous materials, and the use of masonry tools and other equipment. The position may require on-call, evening, weekend, holiday, overtime, or shift work. 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 successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the specified eligibility conditions for applicants who are at least 16 years old.
• Must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; technical practices; interpretation of instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; measurement and layout; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; knowledge of materials; dexterity; and safety.
• Must earn at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Application resume must clearly document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to perform masonry work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms, and cramped or hard-to-reach locations; sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, and work in uncomfortable positions; and, when assigned to remote locations, travel over rough terrain on foot or by vehicle.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must comply with applicable safety requirements and wear protective clothing, gloves, face shields, and, in some cases, a respirator.
• Must use Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer.
• May be required to occupy government quarters, wear a uniform, work on-call or irregular hours, complete training, operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties; operators of government vehicles must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and restore park historic structures and resources.
• Maintain, repair, alter, and construct exterior and interior surfaces and structures made of brick, stone, and block.
• Repair and maintain historic masonry on buildings, parapets, chimneys, fireplaces, roadway rock walls, and similar structures.
• Independently read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications and determine layout and work sequences.
• Perform complex brickwork and stonework to match existing historic structures.
• Comply with safety and occupational health requirements and use required protective clothing and equipment.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; 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