Preservation Worker

National Park Service; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Preservation Worker for seasonal work across historic structures and landscapes. The role covers plastering, roofing, painting, carpentry, and related tasks with field and shop duties throughout the season.

Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work in diverse weather, operate light machinery, and follow safety protocols as part of a federal program under the Department of the Interior.

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of preservation trade work to build, maintain, restore, and preserve historic structures and landscapes.
• Plasters surfaces in historic buildings and completes basic finishing work.
• Performs plastering, roofing, painting, carpentry, sandblasting, preservation services, and motor vehicle operations.
• Removes old roofing and assists in repairing and installing roofs; operates an asphalt kettle.
• Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies wood and wood substitute items.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varied weather; uses protective equipment as required.

Skills

Preservation trades

Plastering

Roofing

Painting

Carpentry

Sandblasting

Equipment operation

Education

Federal Wage System eligibility

Job description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is January-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: January - March 2027. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union. Open to the first 100 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes. As a Preservation Worker, you will perform the following duties: Performs a variety of preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes. Plasters surfaces in historic buildings, and/or homes and completes basic finishing work.

Performs plastering, roofing, painting, carpentry, sandblasting, preservation services, and motor vehicle operations. Removes old roofing in preparation for repair, assist in repairing and installing roofs, and operate an asphalt kettle. Applies various coating materials (e.g., paints, varnishes, and shellacs) with brushes, rollers, spray guns. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies wood, composite, and wood substitute items.

Performs laborer and custodial working duties such as digging ditches, sweeping, cleaning work areas and maintaining tools and workshop area. Operates motor vehicles to transport passengers, supplies, materials, equipment, and/or tools, or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. Purchases equipment, materials, and supplies for historic preservation related work.

Physical Demands: Duties require the incumbent to sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, work in uncomfortable positions, and walk over rough, uneven terrain. The incumbent wears protective clothing, gloves, face shields, and/or respirator that may be uncomfortable; and the incumbent works from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms. The incumbent may be occasionally expected to lift and/or carry items up to and exceeding 50pounds in weight.

Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors. Work outside may be subject to extreme weather conditions, with wind, rain, snow, and ice, in temperatures ranging from below 0 to over 100 degrees. Depending on the geography of the park unit assigned, work may take place at elevations ranging from sea level up to 10,000 feet.

The incumbent is exposed to dust, noise, vibration, cuts, and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment, and may occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials that can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation and burns, as well as microbiological organisms and potentially hazardous wildlife. The incumbent is expected to wear personnel protective equipment as required and comply with all safety and occupational health requirements.

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 $23.43 – $27.32/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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