Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

This position is located at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park within the Facility Management Division.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform laboring tasks requiring moderate physical effort using hand and power tools.

Regularly operates light-duty vehicles (up to 10,000 lbs) to transport people, materials, and equipment to park work sites.

Typical entry on duty is Apr-May (may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding). Anticipated start: May 2026.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Driver's License (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).

Ability to Use and maintain tools and equipment. Dexterity and Safety. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors 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.

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. Major Duties:

Operates heavy power equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, chippers, snow blowers) and hand/light power tools to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails.

Loads and unloads materials; moves furniture; installs signs; paints tables and signs; maintains lawns and vegetation; collects litter; repairs fire pits.

Performs manual labor including digging, grading, breaking pavement, and mixing/pouring concrete, asphalt, and similar materials.

Moves heavy loads using wheelbarrows and hand trucks; cuts and clears trees and vegetation; stacks logs, lumber, and materials. Performs janitorial duties for buildings and grounds as needed.

This is a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours under the Office of Personnel management (OPM) approved exception.