Traditional Trades Advacement Program - Fort Pulaski - Non-AmeriCorps

Entertimeonline; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OSHA 10 Certification

First Aid certifications

ICS certifications

Job summary

Conservation Legacy is hosting a Build Up participant at Fort Pulaski National Monument to work on site with the park's Resource Management and Preservation Maintenance teams. This hourly position focuses on technical writing, drafting, and hands-on preservation tasks for historic structures and site elements.

The role emphasizes use of hand and power tools, with training and supervision provided. Start date is 10/19/2026 and end date 03/05/2027, fully on-site, at $25/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in using hand and power tools in outdoor setting.
• Flexibility to work outside traditional hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Technical writing and drafting for upcoming site projects.
• Maintenance support to Preservation Maintenance team.
• Masonry, carpentry, woodwork, plaster, metal, and painting of historic structures.

Skills

Masonry

Carpentry

Woodworking

Plaster

Metalwork

Painting

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Job Category Preservation, National Park Service
• Industry Historic Preservation, Skill Building

Description

Position Title:

Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Fort Pulaski National Monument - Non-AmeriCorps

Application Timeline:

Preference given to applicants that submit application by 10/15/2026

Dates of Employment:

• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 03/05/2027

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Fort Pulaski National Monument will host a Build Up participant to serve on site.

This Build Up position is an hourly service position with a pay rate of $25/hr. Build Up participant will be working with the park’s Resource Management team and Preservation Maintenance team on material testing, project planning, technical writing and drafting, weekly reporting, documentation using photography and field notes, and condition assessments for planned projects at Fort Pulaski. Trades work for the projects will be primarily completed by the park’s Preservation Maintenance Team, and the service member will be supporting projects with technical assistance.

Description of Duties:

• Technical writing and drafting for upcoming site projects
• Maintain ongoing technical assistance to Preservation Maintenance team
• Masonry, carpentry, woodwork, plaster, metal, and painting of historical structures and site elements
• Replacement, repair, and removal of decaying historic structural materials and fabrics
• Assist Resource Management Team in the preservation of original fort doors, including documentation, reporting, and testing
• Wood and iron treatment experience will be done with oversight from Preservation Maintenance team leaders
• Partake in direct work with park Exhibits Specialist and Engineering Technician on scheduling and outlining annual deferred maintenance tasks
• Inventory tools and equipment
• Assist members of the visiting public with directions and site information while working on site projects

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident
• Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 35 for Veterans with DD-214
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
• Flexibility to work outside of traditional hours may be required
• Physical effort is heavy to moderate for this position and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50lbs, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions
• Interest in using hand and power tools in an outdoor setting to complete projects
• Ability to commute to project site daily
• Operates as a good team member within work crew and follow daily direction
• Follow HPTC's project agreement and safety plan
• Be respectful of all members or crew and supervisor staff

Our Commitment :

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time requirements:

• This position is expected to serve 40 hours each week, but exact service schedules may vary
• Fully on-site

Orientationand Training:

• OSHA 10 Certification
• First Aid certifications
• Incident Command System certifications (ICS 100, 200, and 700)
• Hands-on training in documentation, reporting, project planning and management, and other
  technical areas
• Hourly rate of $25/hr.
• Public Land Corps Hiring Authority Eligibility - must meet 640 hours of service

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Stewards Individual Placements Program Coordinator

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.