Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails)

Full Job Description

The typical season for this position is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 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(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/19/2026 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 paragraph.

Areas considered "near" Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the area within the State of Alaska that extends from Dixon Entrance on the south to Icy Bay on the north.

(See map of local hire geographic area) 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: Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions related to routine maintenance and labor tasks.

Basic skills and developing knowledge in general automotive or vessel maintenance, safe utilization of powered and non-powered hand tools and general custodial duties, performed under the guidance of higher-graded workers.

Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor for extended periods under varying weather conditions. Major Duties:

This position will be performing the following duties including but not limited to: Incumbent works under close to general supervision, receiving instructions on new or unusual assignments and following established procedures for recurring work.

Assists in tasks related to the maintenance of vehicles, vessels, heavy equipment and other small engine equipment, laboring, and custodial work.

Performs manual labor such as loading and unloading trucks, moving materials or supplies, and assisting higher-graded workers with repair or maintenance projects.

Safely transports passengers or cargo to their destinations throughout rural or urban areas on park and/or public roads in a full range of traffic conditions (or the equivalent).

Must possess a valid driver's license to operate light vehicles or equipment as assigned.

As part of the park's facility management and maintenance team, incumbent must follow all applicable safety policies, procedures, and protective equipment requirements.