FUL - Preservation Helper

National Park Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Philadelphia seeks a FUL - Preservation Helper to support preservation of historic structures and landscapes within the parks. This term appointment is expected to last at least 13 months and may extend to four years, with potential for continuation based on policy.

You will assist journey-level preservationists with masonry, wood crafting, plastering and related tasks while following established standards.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting journey-level preservationists.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to perform varied maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level preservationists in routine trade tasks.
• Support preservation of historic buildings, monuments, and landscapes.
• Perform under supervision, applying basic preservation trades.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project support.

Skills

Historic preservation trades

Masonry

Wood carpentry

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: September 4, 2026 — Closes: September 11, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Preservation Helper. This position is also open to local candidates under announcement CAHR-26-13048346-DE-AKS. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assists journey-level Preservationists in performing a variety of simple and routine trade tasks related to the building, maintenance, restoration, and preservation of historic structures and landscapes. Supports preservation activities involving historic buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, artillery pieces, and similar resources. Performs assigned work under the direct supervision and oversight of a journey-level employee. Applies basic knowledge of historic preservation trades to complete tasks in accordance with established procedures and guidance. Adheres to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties in all preservation-related work. Performs supplemental duties across multiple trades, as assigned, to support preservation projects. Assists with limited administrative tasks associated with preservation activities, as needed. Contributes to the overall mission of the park's historic preservation program, with primary emphasis on the preservation of historic structures and landscapes. Assist a journey-level position in masonry and wood crafting features, including special finishes and stains, repairing, replacing, and reproducing welds to historic standards. Assist a journey-level position in the preservation and restoration of historic plastering, roofing, and painted surfaces including those with special finishes and colors, historic carpentry, including those with special finishes and stains. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.