Department of the Interior

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Keene, California, Kings Canyon National Park, California, Mineral, California, Point Reyes Station, Full time

Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Keene, California, Kings Canyon National Park, California, Mineral, California, Point Reyes Station, California, Sequoia National Park, California, Tulelake, California, Whiskeytown, California, Yosemite National Park, California, Kula, Hawaii, Baker, Nevada, Cave Junction, Oregon, Crater Lake, Oregon, Saint George, Utah, Ashford, Washington, Coulee Dam, Washington, Davenport, Washington, Forks, Washington, Kettle Falls, Washington, Longmire, Washington, Packwood, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, Stehekin, Washington, Wilbur, Washington

Salary Range: $23.65 - $38.61 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The last cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), February 5, 2026. The typical seasonal period is April - July Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut off dates.

Major Duties:

  • The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 6 months (1,039 hours) work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. The duty stations for the parks are: Olympic National Park: Port Angeles, and Forks WA, Point Reyes National Seashore: California Lake Roosevelt National Park: Davenport, WA Kettle Falls, WA, Coulee Dam, WA, Wilbur, WA Lassen Volcanic National Park: Mineral, CA Whiskey Town National Recreation Area: Whiskeytown CA Yosemite National Park: Yosemite, CA North Cascades National Park: WA Stehekin, WA Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Tulare County CA Lava Beds National Monument: Tulake CA Ceaser Chavez National Monument: Keen CA Parashant National Monument: Saint George UT Haleakalā National Park: Kula HI Great Basin National Park: Baker NV Crater Lake National Park: Crater Lake OR Mount Rainier National Park: Mount Rainier WA Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve: Cave Junction OR Duties: Performs carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters such as constructs, installs, repairs and replaces items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets; replaces defective siding, steps, windowsills and thresholds. Replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps. Applies premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces; paints various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets; paints garbage cans, racks, and picnic tables and signposts; assists higher-level employees by mixing or stirring paints, moving drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleaning walls in preparation for painting. Performs plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines. Cuts and thread pipe and winterizes water systems. Other duties include repairing roofs, performing electrical repairs, and performing masonry work and repairs. Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects. Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: Air Quality Information - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker WG-4749-7 without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and other trades appropriate to this position. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner. Has knowledge of a variety of technical trade terminology, tools, and equipment in more than one area. Possess a strong work ethic, dexterity and am able to perform strenuous work as required by the position. Possess the ability to use a computer, maintain records, and perform simple arithmetic calculations. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Government housing IS available at the following locations. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park: Robert Newsom, robert_newsom@nps.gov Whiskeytown NRA: David Oechsli, david_oechsli@nps.gov Point Reyes National Seashore: Jason Briggs jason_briggs@nps.gov North Cascades NP: Aaron Robinson aaron_robinson@nps.gov Crater Lake NP: Mike Traut mike_traut@nps.gov Government housing MAY be available at the following locations: Haleakalā NP: James Bouknight, james_bouknight@nps.gov Oregon Caves NMP: Joshua Haggett, joshua_hagett@nps.gov Great Basin NP: David Wright david_wright@nps.gov Lassen Volcanic NP: Joe Pettegrew, joe_pettegrew@nps.gov Mount Rainier NP: Jim Ziolkowski, jim_ziolkowski@nps.gov Yosemite NP: Yosemite, CA Kevin Brothers kevin_brothers@nps.gov Lake Roosevelt NRA: Cory Wagner, cory_wagner@nps.gov Olympic NP: David Weaver, david_weaver@nps.gov Lava Beds Tulelake NM: Don Bowen, don_bowen@nps.gov Government housing is NOT available at the following Parks: Parashant National Monument: Paul Krumland paul_krumland@nps.gov Ceaser E. Chavez NM: Erika Williams Erika_Williams@nps.gov Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

How to Apply: To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/05/2026.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837614 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-05