Field Unit Local (FUL) Masonry Worker

National Park Service; Pecos (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pecos National Historical Park in New Mexico seeks a Field Unit Local Masonry Worker. You will assist in maintenance, repair and restoration of structures made of adobe, stone and block, supporting preservation of historic resources.

This career-seasonal position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and overtime as needed, with the expectation of about 11 1/2 months of duties and non-pay status in January, while ensuring work quality matches original designs.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repair, and restoration of adobe/stone masonry.
• Ability to prepare mixes and mortars per specifications.
• Capable of minor related trades (painting, carpentry, electrical) when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair and restoration of adobe, stone and block structures.
• Prepare test mixes and mortars per specifications and preservation records.
• Remove damaged portions and repair to closely match original design.
• Load/unload materials and operate basic masonry tools; assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Masonry

Adobe/Stone masonry

Historic preservation

Manual dexterity

Tools

Mortar mixing tools

Cement handling equipment

Stone/brick cutting tools

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 18, 2026 — Closes: October 2, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Field Unit Local (FUL) Masonry Worker at Pecos National Historical Park. 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 11 1/2 months, and will be in a non-pay status at the beginning of January. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Major Duties

Assists in the maintenance , repair, and restoration of structures and surfaces constructed of adobe, stone and block requiring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of historic and prehistoric adobe and stone masonry styles. Assists in the preparation of test mixes and prepares amended and un-amended mortars according to specifications and document preservation activities. With minimal direct supervisiorn the incumbent removes damaged portions of walls partitions or other simailar structures in preparation for repair. Caps, resets, respalls, grouts and reinforces walls, under direct supervision, so that the repaired portion closely matches the original, undamaged portions of the structure. Loads and unloads cement, soil, stone, tools and equipment, and stacks and handles stone building materials and supplies. May perform other trades-related work such as painting and carpentry, electrical, MVO, and other simailar work on a limited, as needed basis.