Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

National Park Service in Hot Springs, Arkansas is seeking a Seasonal Utility Systems Repairer-Operator. The role involves testing water systems, isolating defective components, and performing repairs across electrical and plumbing infrastructure.

You will install, calibrate and maintain analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH, manage related trend recorders, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should be prepared for variable schedules and overtime during the season.

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate water testing, troubleshoot and functionally test water system equipment to isolate defective components and perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required.
• Install, repair and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH as well as the trend recorders associated with these analyzers.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations. Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in various setting, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Job description

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal)

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position. You may be required to work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/02/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October 2026-March 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: Facilitate water testing, troubleshoot and functionally test water system equipment to isolate defective components and perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required. Install, repair and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH as well as the trend recorders associated with these analyzers.

Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations. Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in various setting, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

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 $25.92 – $30.24/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. You may be required to work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.