Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Park Service in Crescent City, CA is seeking candidates for a seasonal maintenance role focused on trail construction, repair, and routine upkeep. The work may run April through May with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding.

Applicants are evaluated via a screen-out process and must meet the minimum element averages to be considered. Open to the first 800 applicants or until 2026-10-26, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trail maintenance methods and use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
• Experience with measuring instruments and equipment operation.

Skills

Screen-out knowledge

Trail maintenance

Interpret instructions/blueprints

Measuring instruments

Use of tools and equipment

Equipment assembly/repair

Materials knowledge

Job description

The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Open to the first 800 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:

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. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

WG 5 level:

Work experience demonstrates doing work such as maintenance worker tasks on a trail crew or group responsible for carrying out work on trails; constructed rock walls, water bars, and retainer bars; used chainsaws to cut wood or limb trees; and have used a jackhammer.

WG 7 level:

Work experience demonstrates trail work such as repairing trail tread and drainage structures, constructing rock walls, turnpiking, cribbing, and foot bridges, removing windfalls, felling trees, and utilizing block, tackle, and winches for moving and placing heavy objects. Construction and maintenance of rock and wood water bars, retaining walls and cribbing, and other trail structures. Experience laying out and constructing new trail in rocky, mountainous terrain, and in performing landscape restoration of abandoned trails.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

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.