Rigging Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Rigging Worker for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The role involves working on a square-rigged vessel, going aloft, rigging and handling sails, and performing maintenance of running and standing rigging.

Expect heavy physical work, climbing, and operating power equipment as needed. Must meet federal wage requirements; no education substitution.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work including lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Seasonal entry-on-duty period with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding.

Responsibilities

• Work on an operating traditionally rigged, square-rigged sailing vessel.
• Going Aloft, rigging and handling sails.
• Striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them aloft; operating the capstan.

Skills

Rigging experience

Sail handling

Climbing ability

Safety compliance

Tools

Traditional rigging

Worming

Parceling

Serving

Splicing

Seizing

Taring

Job description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is April-May 2027 but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Work on an operating traditionally rigged, square-rigged sailing vessel. Going Aloft. Rigging and handling sails. Striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft; working the capstan.

Striking and rigging blocks and running rigging; tensioning standing rigging; repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and taring. Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 100 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using their entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position.

Works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow, confines and from decks, masts, yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswain chairs and must independently climb up to 150 feet aloft where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around historic ships and on museum docks in full view and alongside of the general public.

Must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents. May be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.

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 $35.48 – $41.32/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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