Backcountry Trail Maintenance Technician

National Park Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Flagstaff Area National Monuments seeks a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform, at the sub-journeyman level, the maintenance, repair, and construction of park trails. Duty station may be away from park headquarters with duties performed in a park, and frequent overnight backcountry stays.

You will work in seasonal appointments, typically January through October and November through December, with some periods in non-pay status.

Qualifications

• Experience in trail repair and construction using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail repair and construction in front-country locations using hand and power tools.

Skills

Trail maintenance

Backcountry work

Leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Jackhammers

Chainsaws

Gas-powered drills

Picks

Shovels

Rock-bars

Water-bars

Retainer-bars

Skid-steer loaders

Vibratory compactors

Job description

National Park Service in Flagstaff Area National Monuments seeks a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform, at the sub-journeyman level, the maintenance, repair, and construction of park trails. Duty station may be away from park headquarters with duties performed in a park, and frequent overnight backcountry stays.

You will work in seasonal appointments, typically January through October and November through December, with some periods in non-pay status.