Historic Preservation Assistant - Seasonal Field Support

US National Park Service; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking seasonal staff to perform simple and routine trade duties that support Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and preserving historic structures and landscapes. The role emphasizes safety and practical hands-on tasks with tools and equipment.

The typical seasonal staffing period is Mar-Nov, with anticipated entry on duty in March 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants; qualifications emphasize quality experience and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Screen-out factor: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions and blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and routine trade duties to assist Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and preserving historic structures and landscapes.
• Work in support of journey-level Preservationists.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Ability To Interpret Instructions

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Job description

US National Park Service is seeking seasonal staff to perform simple and routine trade duties that support Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and preserving historic structures and landscapes. The role emphasizes safety and practical hands-on tasks with tools and equipment.

The typical seasonal staffing period is Mar-Nov, with anticipated entry on duty in March 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants; qualifications emphasize quality experience and the ability to work with