Maintenance Mechanic (Seasonal)

National Park Service; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a versatile maintenance worker to perform carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and paint tasks across park facilities in a role that involves outdoor work. The position emphasizes safety and adherence to procedures while handling a variety of repair activities.

Seasonal workload spans the open months with weather and funding driving variations. The job entails heavy to moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing such as ladders or scaffolding,

Qualifications

• Experience performing general building repairs and maintenance.
• Familiarity with doors, shelves, windows, trim and cabinets.
• Comfort with outdoor work in variable weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work including repairing, constructing, installing and replacing doors and fixtures.
• Perform plumbing maintenance for kitchens, bathrooms and sprinkler systems.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems in housing and buildings.
• Paint, masonry, roofing and related exterior and interior maintenance tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

General maintenance

Tools

Ladders

Scaffolding

Solvents

Job description

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/16/2026, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform general carpentry work, such as repairing, constructing, installing, and replacing doors, shelves, windows, trim, cabinets, shelves, shutters to buildings and inside of residences. Perform general plumbing maintenance, such as maintaining plumbing to kitchen and bathroom fixtures and sprinkler systems and fuel supply pipe systems to buildings and residences.

Perform general HVAC work including repairing, replacing, and cleaning of HVAC systems in housing and buildings. Perform general painting, masonry work, roofing etc. Utilizes a variety of materials, tools and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.

Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees).

Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.

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 $37.51 – $43.69/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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