Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails)
National Park Service
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Seasonal Plumber
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Location
Oyster Bay, New York
Salary
$32.92 - $38.46
per hour
Type
Part Time
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Job Description
Summary
This seasonal plumber job with the National Park Service involves maintaining, installing, and repairing plumbing systems in a historic park setting in Oyster Bay, New York, typically from May to November.
The role also includes some minor carpentry, training junior staff, and ordering supplies to keep facilities running smoothly.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on plumbing experience who enjoys outdoor work and doesn't mind variable hours based on weather or needs.
Key Requirements
- Strong ability to perform plumbing work independently without more than normal supervision
- Skill in interpreting instructions, specifications, and reading blueprints
- Proficiency in using and maintaining plumbing tools and equipment
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair techniques
- Experience with precise measurement, layout, and technical plumbing practices
- Ability to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively
- At least one year of relevant plumbing experience (paid or volunteer)
Full Job Description
The typical seasonal period for this position is May-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Anticipated Entry on Duty: 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 (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
(includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Trouble shooting 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 preventative maintenance to all plumbing systems. Installs and makes repairs to all plumbing system components.
Provides on-the-job training to lower graded employees on plumbing and other duties performed related to the position. Performs minor carpentry in repairs related to the plumbing work.
Requisitions all plumbing materials.
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