Maintenance Work Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Working Leader to direct a crew in recurring maintenance and operation duties. The seasonal posting runs roughly March–November, with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding; entry on duty is anticipated March–July 2027.

Some positions may be covered by a union. The role involves leading diverse trades, planning daily activities, estimating materials and staffing, and ensuring quality and safety in all work performed across facilities,

Qualifications

• Leads a maintenance crew across multiple trades.
• Ability to read work orders and plan daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in maintenance, repair, and preservation.
• Plan daily work activities and estimate resources.
• Review work orders and coordinate sequences.
• Ensure safe operation of tools and equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Multi-trade knowledge

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicles operation

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Working Leader is to provide daily direction to employees for recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

Major Duties

Some of the Maintenance Worker Leader Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Lead a crew of maintenance workers in performing maintenance, repair, construction, and preservation work involving two or more trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, electrical, roofing, grounds maintenance, or other related maintenance work. Pass on instructions and work assignments; demonstrate proper work methods; answer questions concerning procedures, materials, tools, and equipment; and check work in progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions, established procedures, and quality standards. Plan and coordinate daily work activities by reviewing work orders and project requirements; determining work sequences; estimating materials, tools, equipment, and staffing needs; and reporting work progress, delays, or other issues to the supervisor. Perform and lead workers in the maintenance, repair, installation, and preservation of facilities, structures, grounds, utilities, trails, and other developed assets using appropriate maintenance trade practices. Operate and ensure the safe use and routine maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles, motorized equipment, and other equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance and repair work.