Maintenance Worker (Trails)

US National Park Service; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform trail construction and maintenance across designated locations in California, including Orick and Crescent City. Grounded in safety and problem solving, the role requires operating hand and power tools and applying basic dry stone masonry techniques for water bars and steps.

The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to standards, and the ability to complete a range of trail-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Trail construction and maintenance including basic dry stone masonry skills for projects such as water bars, rock steps, retaining walls, etc.
• Operate hand and power tools to perform trail work such as rock bar, double jack, jackhammer, plugs and feathers, etc.
• Solve difficult problems and can accomplish a variety of maintenance worker trail assignments independently and safely.
• Resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire and describe experience related to the listed factors.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail construction and maintenance including basic dry stone masonry skills for projects such as water bars, rock steps, retaining walls, etc.
• Operate hand and power tools to perform trail work such as rock bar, double jack, jackhammer, plugs and feathers, etc.
• Address knowledge and abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Skills

Work independence

Equipment knowledge

Tool use

Technical practices

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Trails).

Salary

• Orick, CA - $23.26 (Step 01) to $28.81 (Step 5);
• Crescent City, CA - $22.81 (Step 01) to $26.59 (Step 5);

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Examples of experience include:

• Perform trail construction and maintenance including basic dry stone masonry skills for projects such as water bars, rock steps, retaining walls, etc; basic log carpentry skills to construct and repair trail bridges and foot logs, replace bridge decks, railings, stringers, and fences.
• Operate hand and power tools to perform trail work such as rock bar, double jack, jackhammer, plugs and feathers, etc.
• Solve difficult problems and can accomplish a variety of maintenance worker trail assignments independently and safely.

Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.