Preservation Helper (Seasonal)

National Park Service•San Juan, PR

About The Position

The Preservation Helper performs simple, routine trade duties assisting journey-level Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and preserving historic structures and landscapes. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for the Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March through November, though timing may vary with weather, project needs, and funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is March 2027. The work includes assisting with masonry preservation, wood restoration, historic roofing repairs, painted-surface preservation, and carpet preservation. The position also operates a light truck to transport people and materials to and from worksites. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, potentially in extreme weather and at elevations ranging from sea level to 10,000 feet. The role involves exposure to tool-related hazards, dust, noise, vibration, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous wildlife. Required personal protective equipment and safety requirements must be followed.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the applicable minimum age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the stated education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
Must be physically fit and demonstrate the required job-related knowledge and abilities, including working without more than normal supervision, interpreting instructions and specifications, using and maintaining tools and equipment, knowledge of equipment assembly and repair, knowledge of materials and technical practices, and use of measuring instruments.
Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
A specific length of experience is not required; qualifications emphasize the quality of experience rather than its duration.
Experience and training must be described in detail in the resume, which must support the assessment questionnaire responses.
A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties; operators of government vehicles must be at least 18 years old.
May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Must participate in Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Must wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shift work.
May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist with masonry preservation, including chiseling, mortar analysis and mixing, and repointing historic features using hand tools.
Assist with preserving and restoring crafted wood items, including items with special finishes and stains.
Assist with historic roofing preservation and repairs to flashing, shingles, and architectural elements while working on scaffolding.
Assist with preserving and restoring historic painted surfaces, including surfaces with special finishes and colors.
Assist with carpet preservation, including structural framing, reconstruction of windows and doors, and finishing carpets using power and hand tools.
Operate a light truck to transport people and materials to and from worksites.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety and occupational health requirements.

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 comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

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