Historic Ship Rigger (Seasonal)

National Park Service; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 63.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National Park Service seeks a Seasonal Historic Ship Rigger in San Francisco. This role involves climbing aloft, rigging and handling sails, striking yards and topmasts, and maintaining rigging using traditional techniques.

Typical entry-on-duty period is April–May, with variability due to weather, funding, or project needs. Applicants must meet federal wage requirements; safety gear and uniform are required.

Aufgaben

• Going aloft
• rigging and handling sails
• striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft
• Working the capstan
• Striking and rigging blocks and running rigging
• Tensioning standing rigging
• Repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.
• Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position. Works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow confines and from decks, masts.
• yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswains chairs where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around ships and on docks. Must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents.
• May be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as an incidental part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Jobbeschreibung

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Going aloft
• rigging and handling sails
• striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft
• Working the capstan
• Striking and rigging blocks and running rigging
• Tensioning standing rigging
• Repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.

Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position. Works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow confines and from decks, masts.

yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswains chairs where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around ships and on docks. Must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents.

May be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as an incidental part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $39.52 – $46.03/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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