Seasonal Park Carpenter: Field Construction & Restoration

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking temporary seasonal carpenters to support multiple Pacific West Region sites, including North Cascades, Lake Roosevelt, Yosemite and Mount Rainier. Duties cover construction, alterations, and restorations on wood and structural components.

Positions are restricted to a 1039-hour service-year limit. Anticipated start in spring 2027, with location-dependent schedules and funding. Applicants must comply with wage-grade requirements and federal hiring rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry or related construction trades.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to read and follow project specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, alteration, installation, repair, and modification of structures and items.
• Inspect outside contracts and work by journeyman level personnel.
• Fabricate duplicates of deteriorated wood members and replace components as needed.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments and use PPE.

Skills

Carpentry

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Tools

Power tools

Ladders & scaffolds

Job description

National Park Service is seeking temporary seasonal carpenters to support multiple Pacific West Region sites, including North Cascades, Lake Roosevelt, Yosemite and Mount Rainier. Duties cover construction, alterations, and restorations on wood and structural components.

Positions are restricted to a 1039-hour service-year limit. Anticipated start in spring 2027, with location-dependent schedules and funding. Applicants must comply with wage-grade requirements and federal hiring rules.