What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Carpenter position at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of journey-level carpentry trade work needed to construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and other items made of wood, wood substitutes or composite building materials. As a senior Carpenter, the incumbent performs trade work and provides expertise and/or training to lower-level trade positions
SCREENOUT: Have the ability to do the work of a carpenter without more than normal supervision. This ability is evidenced by performing journey level carpentry work repairing a variety of building structures such as full door and window replacement, repairing a variety of roof coverings, replacing flooring or other journeyman level remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens. Have estimated material and equipment for construction projects. Safety has been a priority in all work assignments.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the 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.
This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF is Monday, December 29, 2025** Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
For information about the area and park, please go to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
SCREENOUT: Have the ability to do the work of a carpenter without more than normal supervision. This ability is evidenced by performing journey level carpentry work repairing a variety of building structures such as full door and window replacement, repairing a variety of roof coverings, replacing flooring or other journeyman level remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens. Have estimated material and equipment for construction projects. Safety has been a priority in all work assignments.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the 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.
Responsibilities:
Work involves the construction, alteration, installation, repair and modification of items and structures such as framework, rafters, concrete forms, walls, doors, finished paneling, window frames, interior and exterior trims, staircases, trusses, beams, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, and computer consoles where accuracy, spacing and fit are essential and structural soundness and appearance are important. Knowledge and ability to read and interpret blueprints.This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF is Monday, December 29, 2025** Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
For information about the area and park, please go to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Salary : $29