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Seasonal Preservation Helper

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Salary

$26.62 - $31.07

per hour

Type

Closes

March 21, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job with the National Park Service involves hands-on maintenance and preservation work at a historic site in Oyster Bay, New York, such as reading plans, using tools for repairs in carpentry, masonry, and painting, and tracking tasks with software.

It's a temporary role from May to November, ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor, practical work in a team setting and has basic construction skills.

A good fit would be a reliable individual with some trade experience or volunteer background who can work independently and follow safety guidelines.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform the core duties with minimal supervision (Screen Out factor)
  • Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, sketches, and building plans
  • Knowledge of carpentry, masonry, roofing, concrete, and painting techniques and terminology
  • Proficiency in using, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment
  • Understanding of safety protocols, including PPE and warning signage
  • Experience tracking work via facility management software, including hours, materials, and equipment
  • Ability to interpret and communicate instructions in a team environment

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 Supervision (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.

Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions 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:

Read and comprehend blueprints, technical manuals, sketches, building plans and notes which are complex or incomplete requiring extensive knowledge of carpentry, masonry, roofing, concrete, and painting terminology.

Ability to understand all safety warning signage (PPE, equipment, vehicles, signs, emails, etc.) Track daily work through work orders generated by a facility management software system, including tracking all hours, materials and equipment.

Interpret and/or relay instructions in a team based environment

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NE-1611-SAHI-26-12871688-DE