Seasonal Biological Science Technician
National Park Service
Posted: December 15, 2025 (31 days ago)
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Location
Salem, Massachusetts
Salary
$23.45 - $30.02
per hour
Type
Part Time
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This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves hands-on maintenance tasks like cleaning public areas, repairing buildings and grounds, and keeping park facilities in good shape during the warmer months.
It's perfect for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has basic repair skills, and can handle routine chores independently without much oversight.
The role runs from spring to fall, helping preserve historic sites in New England for visitors.
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.
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:
This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period.
Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), January 15, 2026.
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: Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (U.S.
National Park Service) (nps.gov) - Woodstock, VT - $23.51-$27.44 Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (U.S.
National Park Service) (nps.gov) - Cornish, NH - $23.51-$27.44 Salem Maritime National Historic Site (U.S.
National Park Service) (nps.gov) - Salem, MA - $25.73-$30.02 Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (U.S.
National Park Service) (nps.gov) - Saugus, MA - $25.73-$30.02 Springfield Armory National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) - Springfield, MA - $23.45-$27.37
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