Trail Maintenance Specialist - Backcountry & Construction

US National Park Service; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service seeks a sub-journeyman level maintenance worker to perform maintenance, repair, and construction of Park trails. Duty station may be away from park headquarters with general duties performed in a Park and may require frequent overnight backcountry stays.

The position supports a 1-year probationary period and requires performing trail maintenance under close supervision, including water bars, rock steps, drainage structures, and signs, while applying carpentry and

Qualifications

• Perform intermediate trail construction and maintenance projects such as water bars, rock steps, drainage structures and signs under normal supervision.
• Includes knowledge of carpentry, masonry, and use of hand tools in trail maintenance and construction.
• Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level maintenance worker to ensure proper completion.

Skills

Trail maintenance

Carpentry

Masonry

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Tools

Shovels

Measuring tools

Drainage tools

Job description

The US National Park Service seeks a sub-journeyman level maintenance worker to perform maintenance, repair, and construction of Park trails. Duty station may be away from park headquarters with general duties performed in a Park and may require frequent overnight backcountry stays.

The position supports a 1-year probationary period and requires performing trail maintenance under close supervision, including water bars, rock steps, drainage structures, and signs, while applying carpentry and