Automotive Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area seeks an Automotive Worker for seasonal duties. The position covers maintenance and repair of park vehicles and requires keeping the shop area neat and safe. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October - March, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2026. Work involves operation of shop tasks, documentation, and ensuring compliance with park rules.

Responsibilities

• Replaces solenoids, relays, control modules, water pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, brake pads/shoes, wheel bearings/hubs, ball joints, control arms, steering linkages, exhaust components, cooling system components, engine components, belts, hoses, tires, and complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases, transaxles and rearends.
• Services and checks air conditioning systems, including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators and replacing anti-freeze solutions, and aligning cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber and toe.
• May assist with, or prepare monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms.
• Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate cleanup of any spills or other concerns that may present a hazard to shop personnel or others. Must be able to obtain and maintain license, certificates, and any applicable endorsements as required by the Park.

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position

This is an Automotive Worker Seasonal Position at Gateway National Recreation Area. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October - March, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2026

Key Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES: Replaces solenoids, relays, control modules, water pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, brake pads/shoes, wheel bearings/hubs, ball joints, control arms, steering linkages, exhaust components, cooling system components, engine components, belts, hoses, tires, and complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cased, transaxles and rearends.

Services and checks air conditioning systems, including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators and replacing anti-freeze solutions, and aligning cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber and toe. May assist with, or prepare monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms.

Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate cleanup of any spills or other concerns that may present a hazard to shop personnel or others. Must be able to obtain and maintain license, certificates, and any applicable endorsements as required by the Park.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.91 – $37.24/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.