Rigging Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • San Francisco, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rigging Worker works on an operating traditionally rigged, square-rigged sailing vessel for the Seasonal Staffing Office at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April–May 2027, but timing may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. This is a temporary seasonal appointment, generally not to exceed 1,039 hours, though it may be filled for up to 1,560 hours depending on the park and program. The appointment is expected to end when the season’s work is complete and may be terminated earlier for funding, project, performance, or other reasons.

The work involves going aloft; rigging and handling sails; striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them aloft; and working the capstan. The worker strikes and rigs blocks and running rigging, tensions standing rigging, and repairs or makes running and standing rigging using traditional techniques such as worming, parcelling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.

The position requires frequent heavy physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 100 pounds, and heavier loads with assistance. Work may involve using full body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads. The worker uses and works around power equipment and works in confined spaces and on decks, masts, yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders, and boatswain chairs. The worker must independently climb as high as 150 feet aloft, where footing may be slippery or unstable and working positions may be awkward or uncomfortable.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all types of weather, usually on or around historic ships and museum docks in public view. Care is required when using tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents. Work may involve varying days and hours, shift work, on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Operating a motor vehicle may be required as part of the duties. The employee must wear the prescribed maintenance uniform and required safety equipment; a uniform allowance will be provided. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Meet the age requirement: be at least 18 years old, or be at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Demonstrate ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Demonstrate ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials; technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Document relevant experience and training in a resume that supports responses to the assessment questionnaire; qualifications are evaluated on described experience, not job titles alone.
• Be able to perform frequent heavy physical work, including handling objects up to 100 pounds and independently climbing up to 150 feet aloft.

Responsibilities

• Work aboard an operating traditionally rigged, square-rigged sailing vessel.
• Go aloft and rig and handle sails.
• Strike yards and topmasts to deck and send them back aloft; work the capstan.
• Strike and rig blocks and running rigging, and tension standing rigging.
• Repair and make running and standing rigging using traditional techniques, including worming, parcelling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.
• Use care when working with tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents.
• Wear the prescribed maintenance uniform and required safety equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle as part of the duties when required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed