Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a seasonal Carpentry Worker to maintain and repair trails, buildings, and facilities within our parks. The role involves performing routine carpentry repairs with hand tools, assisting senior mechanics, and supporting project work during the spring-summer season.

Work may require occasional travel, outdoor work in variable weather, and use of protective equipment. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing, bending, and working from ladders or

Qualifications

• Experience with basic carpentry repairs and use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
• Assist higher graded maintenance mechanics/workers or journeyman tradesmen in the performance of their work.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on projects like replacing broken planks and hinges.

Skills

Carpentry

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Carpentry Worker (Seasonal) . The typical seasonal period is April to June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. You may be required to travel occasionally.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities. Assist higher graded maintenance mechanics/workers or journeyman tradesmen in the performance of their work. Perform minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock, makes minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches and minor building, repairs. Perform minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instruction on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Perform routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to regrade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collect trash. Operate light trucks to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Make minor repairs as needed and refer problems to higher graded workers. Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment not requiring special rigging. Physical Demands: Incumbent works in shops, other buildings, and at construction and repair sites. Climbs on ladders and scaffolds. Work requires reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, and other awkward positions. Lifts heavy objects such as rafters and beams. Carry objects up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside. Some work is performed in shops areas where worker is exposed to moderate to high noise levels and dust. Exposed to hazards associated while working on scaffolds or ladders. Subject to cuts, bruises, slivers, and falling objects. Uses protective equipment such as earplugs, eye protection, breathing protection, gloves, and helmets.