Seasonal Historic Ship Rigger: Sail Rigging & Deck Work

National Park Service; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Seasonal Historic Ship Rigger in San Francisco. This role involves climbing aloft, rigging and handling sails, striking yards and topmasts, and maintaining rigging using traditional techniques.

Typical entry-on-duty period is April–May, with variability due to weather, funding, or project needs. Applicants must meet federal wage requirements; safety gear and uniform are required.

Responsibilities

• 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 tarring.
• Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using 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 boatswains chairs 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 ships and on docks. 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 an incidental part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Job description

The National Park Service seeks a Seasonal Historic Ship Rigger in San Francisco. This role involves climbing aloft, rigging and handling sails, striking yards and topmasts, and maintaining rigging using traditional techniques.

Typical entry-on-duty period is April–May, with variability due to weather, funding, or project needs. Applicants must meet federal wage requirements; safety gear and uniform are required.