Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Garfield (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and support journeymen and higher graded staff. The role is tied to a seasonal entry-on-duty pattern with emphasis on structures, grounds, and visitor facilities across parks.

Key duties include carpentry, minor repairs, equipment operation, and routine site maintenance. The schedule varies by position and period; wage range is provided for this federal role.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment for repair and maintenance of structures and grounds.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters.
• Construct, install, repair and replace doors, shelves, hardware, trim and cabinets.
• Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, including cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs.
• Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and transport materials to work sites.
• May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding or assisting higher grade workers.

Skills

Carpentry

Facilities maintenance

Equipment operation

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Midwest Regional Parks and Northeast Region Parks is March-October 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Maintenance Worker Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds. Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters. Construct, install, repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets.

Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding or assisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems in the facility.

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 $18.53 – $30.48/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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