Maintenance Worker (Trails-MVO) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

US National Park Service at Yosemite National Park is seeking seasonal staff to support field operations during flexible spring to early summer periods. The role emphasizes hands-on work with equipment assembly, installation and repair, along with precise technical practices and the use of measuring instruments.

Applicants should be prepared for variable schedules and weather-related adjustments; open to a large pool of applicants with emphasis on meeting core skill requirements and safety

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Experience with equipment assembly and repair.
• Familiarity with technical practices and measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of materials and use/maintenance of tools.

Skills

Independent work

Equipment knowledge

Technical proficiency

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Tool maintenance

Job description

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

Open to the first 150 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

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

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

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. 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.