Seasonal Laborer

Full Job Description

Seasonal Laborer WG-3502-3 located in Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted above. See additional information section for details.

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) Dexterity and Safety.

Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order). Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

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.

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:

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 MAJOR DUTIES STATEMENT: Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools (such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc., to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails, etc.

Load and unload supplies and material from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.

Move furniture, remove and set signs, paint picnic tables and signs, rake and water lawns, trim trees and shrubs, pick up litter, and clean fire pits.

Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.

Move heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; utilize heavy type power mowers including adjusting, cleaning, and oiling blades.