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Seasonal Maintenance Worker

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Salary

$21.68 - $27.73

per hour

Closes

February 16, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves hands-on maintenance and cleaning tasks at national historical parks in Auburn, New York, such as repairing grounds and buildings, mowing lawns, and keeping public restrooms and picnic areas tidy.

It's a temporary role from spring through fall, ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, can handle physical labor independently, and has basic skills in using tools for simple repairs.

People with experience in landscaping, janitorial services, or volunteer park upkeep would be a great fit.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform maintenance and repair work with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Proficiency in technical practices and use of measuring instruments
  • Safe handling, use, and maintenance of tools and equipment
  • Understanding of materials used in grounds and building maintenance
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints
  • Physical ability to perform routine cleaning and custodial duties

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period for these positions is Apr/May through Oct/Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April/May 2026. 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) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices. Use of measuring instruments. Ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment.

Knowledge of materials. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints.

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:

Performs simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices.

Responsible for the general cleaning, ground maintenance, repairs to the grounds, buildings and structures of the parks and the efficient operation, maintenance, and care taking of buildings, structures and grounds serving public and domestic use throughout the park.

Position also focuses on custodial services, including cleaning sinks, toilets, sweeping and mopping floors, and ensuring that there are adequate supplies of soap, towels, and toilet paper for public restrooms throughout the park, picnic areas, and/or campgrounds.

Park Information/Location/Salary Rate Per Hour: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) - $23.74 - $27.73 per hour Women's Rights National Historical Park (U.S.

National Park Service) - $21.68 - $25.30 per hour

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NE-1611-HART-26-12870892-DE