What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) position at Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)?
This position is located in the Maintenace Division at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.
The typical seasonal period is August to January but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid July 2026-Early August
All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.Education:There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.Employment Type: OTHER
The typical seasonal period is August to January but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid July 2026-Early August
All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.Education:There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.Employment Type: OTHER
Salary : $22