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Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) -Maintenance Mechanic (Trails)
National Park Service · Posted 50 days ago
On-site Port Angeles, WA $34.8 – $40.6/hr Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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You will serve as a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) -Maintenance Mechanic (Trails) National Park Service located at Divison of Facilities Management, These position(s) has a mixed work schedule based on the varying workload, and your work schedule is subject to change from part-time (8 hours per week from mid-December to mid-January to full-time from mid-December to mid-January (40 hours per week/80 per pay period) as workload dictates.
What You'll Do
- →This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years.
- →Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
- →Position is located in the Trails Maintenance Branch within the Facilities Management Division of Olympic National Park.
- →This position performs sub-journeyman level maintenance, repair and construction of Park trails.
- →Position is duty stationed at Park headquarters in Port Angeles WA with most work performed throughout the park in both front and backcountry settings.
- →Requires frequent overnight backcountry stays.
- →Work composes in all aspects of trail maintenance and construction.
- →Work is performed in all types of weather and working conditions.
- →Many nights spent in the backcountry cooking over small gas stoves and sleeping in backpacking tents.
- →Works a schedule of 8 ten hour days followed by 6 days off.
- →Must have the ability to hike up to 20 miles a day carrying tools and gear needed to perform trail work.
- →Trail Maintenance, Construction, and Design; Carpentry; Rigging; Forestry (Tree felling, bucking, and climbing); Masonry; and Equipment Operation.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
- ✓You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement within 365 days of EOD.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓Must have a current or obtain by EOD an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.
- ✓You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Personality Fit
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