Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is hiring a Maintenance Worker to perform recurring building and utility maintenance and to assist journeymen. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March, with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated EOD: March–April 2027.

Some positions may be covered by a union. The role involves field-based trail work, including using hand and power tools, clearing trails, building tread surfaces, and assisting with trail structures such as cribbing and

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Ability to clear trails and remove debris from trail work areas.
• Knowledge of basic trail maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely uses hand and power tools required for the job.
• Clears trails from windfallen trees, vegetation, rock fall and other debris.
• Trail maintenance and construction of graded trails and paved trails.

Job description

Open: November 2, 2026 — Closes: November 10, 2026

Summary

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 Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated EOD: March - April 2027.Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

Major Duties

Some of the Maintenance Worker (Trails) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Safely and effectively uses hand and power tools required for the job and can maintain these tools properly. Clears trails from windfallen trees, vegetation, rock fall and other debris on trail. Builds up tread surfaces in eroded areas. Assists in the installation and maintenance of trail structures including cribbing and retainer walls, water diversion bars, and steps. Trail maintenance and construction of graded trails and paved trails.