Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in the Pacific West Region seeks a Seasonal Worker to lead trades teams and support project logistics across historic structures and trails. Responsibilities include directing at least three workers, performing journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing and masonry, and operating heavy equipment outdoors.

The role requires adherence to safety, and work during variable spring to fall conditions.

Qualifications

• Seasonal entry-on-duty period may vary due to weather, project needs, or funding.
• Open to the first 75 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to at least three workers to accomplish trades work.
• Assist with project logistics, planning, and completion of reports.
• Perform journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work and lead others in these trades.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Operate cars and trucks and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments, front-end loaders, graders and dump trucks.
• Physical Demands: heavy to moderate effort with lifting up to 50 pounds; stood, climbed, bent, stooped as needed.
• Working Conditions: outdoor work in varied weather; exposure to dust, chemicals, electrical shocks.

Job description

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

Summary

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Provide daily direction to at least three workers to accomplish trades work on regular and recurring basis. Assist with project logistics, planning, and completion of reports, etc. Perform work on historic structures and ensure compliance processes are followed, while maintaining the historic fabric and integrity of the historic building and trails. Perform journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work and lead others in these trades. Provide guidance and assistance to other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Operate cars and trucks and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments, front-end loaders, graders and dump trucks. Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals (paints, solvents, etc.) and around moving equipment. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.