Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker Trails

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

Open: September 14, 2026 — Closes: September 25, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Trails with the National Park Service at Flagstaff Area National Monuments. The purpose of the position is to perform, at the sub-journeyman level, the maintenance, repair, and construction of Park trails. Duty station may be in an area away from park headquarters with general duties performed in a park. This position requires frequent overnight backcountry stays.

Major Duties

Career Seasonal Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately January through October and November through December, and you will be in a non-pay status (10/1/27 to 11/1/27) for the remainder of the year. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform trail repair and construction in front-country locations using a variety of hand and power tools, including digging ditches, grading surfaces, repairing stone walls, and installing water-bars and retainer-bars. Operate jackhammers, chainsaws, gas-powered drills, picks, rock-bars, shovels, and other tools required for trail work, obtaining and maintaining necessary certifications prior to use. Construct, repair, and maintain asphalt-surfaced trails in developed areas using equipment such as skid-steer loaders, dump trucks, rollers, and vibratory compactors, ensuring work meets ADA accessibility standards. Build and repair wet and dry-laid retaining walls in rugged and high-exposure environments, applying masonry techniques, mortar mixing, re-pointing, and safely using fall-protection equipment on elevated or hazardous ledges. Serve as acting crew leader during the regular leader's absence, requiring knowledge of ongoing projects, adherence to safety regulations, completion of work reports, and effective leadership of trail maintenance staff.