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Seasonal Maintenance Worker Leader

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

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Location

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$40.37 - $47.08

per hour

Closes

February 18, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves leading a team in maintaining and repairing buildings and facilities in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, focusing on tasks like carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, and janitorial duties during the April to October season.

It's a hands-on role that requires working in remote, rugged outdoor conditions to keep park structures safe and functional.

A good fit would be someone with practical trade skills, experience in Alaska's wilderness areas, and the ability to guide less experienced workers while following safety standards.

Key Requirements

  • Special knowledge or expertise in the park's natural and/or cultural resources and their management
  • Local knowledge of resources and conditions in or near Katmai National Park and Preserve (e.g., Federal Subsistence Areas Units 17C, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9E)
  • Demonstrated periods of living or working in or near the area of consideration, including communities like Naknek, King Salmon, and Dillingham
  • Advanced skills in carpentry, including structural repairs, interpreting plans, and leading workers
  • Proficiency in painting, plumbing, roofing, and minor electrical repairs, with ability to troubleshoot and ensure safety compliance
  • Experience handling tools and equipment for construction and maintenance tasks
  • Ability to oversee janitorial duties and train team members in best practices

Full Job Description

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(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 02/18/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraphs.

Areas considered "near" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay.

-ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Knowledge of different types of controls used for the operation of the equipment.

Ability to arrange equipment and cargo for the best support hauling materials, supplies, tools and helpers.

Knowledge of standard carpentry methods and techniques including the ability to build rough construction from work drawings.

Basic painting knowledge to be able to prepare common surfaces and paint with ready mixed, oil, latex, stain and paint using brush and roller and spray equipment.

Skill in handling tools and/or testing equipment such as tapes, rules, squares, hammers, power planers, hand and power saws, drills, pipe threaders, benders, packing and caulking irons, pipe wrenches, volt/OHM amp meters.

Ability to understand and follow work orders, diagrams and schematics related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. Major Duties:

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following: CARPENTRY: Performs advanced carpentry and structural repair work on park homes, outbuildings, and operational facilities.

Determines material needs, interprets plans, sequences work, and leads lower-graded workers. Ensures completed work meets code, safety, and durability standards.

PAINTING: Carries out interior and exterior painting projects requiring expert surface preparation, coating selection, and quality control.

Manages proper handling, preservation, and storage of paints and equipment. Trains others in best practices.

PLUMBING: Independently troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems across multiple dispersed park facilities.

Performs advanced diagnostics and restoration of oil-fired boiler components, fuel lines, valves, circulators, and control systems.

ROOFING: Evaluates roof systems, identifies structural and material failures, and performs higher-complexity repairs on metal, asphalt, and wood shingle roofs.

Ensures safe work execution and provides guidance to team members.

ELECTRICAL: Executes higher-level minor electrical repairs including lighting circuits, switch installations, fixture replacements, and troubleshooting of boiler system electrical components.

Recognizes hazardous conditions and restores safe functionality. JANITORIAL: Oversees janitorial assignments, ensuring cleanliness standards and proper upkeep of offices, restrooms, and workspaces.

Monitors supply inventories and ensures task completion. LEADERSHIP: Functions as a working leader by assigning tasks, training staff, inspecting completed work, and enforcing safety compliance.

Communicates progress, material needs, and issues to supervisors.

OTHER DUTIES: Supports broad maintenance functions including welding, brazing, minor automotive repair, equipment operation, snow removal, and other tasks requiring independent judgment and technical skill.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AK-1537-KATM-26-12883036-LH