Carpentry Helper & Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Seasonal Carpentry Helper/Worker for Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The role supports journeyman carpenters with carpentry, painting, and basic masonry tasks, using standard tools and following sketches and work orders.

The position includes operating vehicles and performing routine maintenance as needed. The typical entry period is March–September with variability by weather and funding; initial consideration begins with the January cutoff and continues as

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman or higher graded carpentry with carpentry tasks.
• Paint, roofing, and basic masonry tasks.
• Operate and care for common power and hand tools.
• Read sketches, work orders, and basic blueprints.
• Layout and select tools and materials; ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Operate various vehicles and equipment as needed.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: March 1, 2027

Summary

You will serve as a Carpentry Helper & Worker (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Ozark National Scenic Riverways is March - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assist journeyman or other higher graded carpentry with carpentry. Assist journeyman or other higher graded carpentry with painting. Work with and care for common power and hand tools as well as work with the materials associated with the trades. Additional duties for WG-07: Building and /or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded employees on construction and repair of structures. Painting & roofing & basic masonry Operation of various types of motor vehicles, loaders, bobcat, and other equipment. Works from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints and verbal instructions which are complete in terms of type of job required and materials and methods to be used. Responsible for detailed layout, selection of tools and materials and for accuracy, completeness and adherence to standards. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm ET, January 1, 2027. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications meet all qualification and/or eligibility requirements and are received by the first cut-off date. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement open period as qualified applicants are identified. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.