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Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)
National Park Service · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Marble Falls, AR $24.2 – $28.2/hr Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTJESTPISTJISTP Trades
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The purpose of the position is to perform, at the sub-journeyman level, the maintenance, repair, and construction of Park trails. Duty station may be in an area away from park headquarters with general duties performed in a Park. This position requires frequent overnight backcountry stays. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
What You'll Do
- →These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1039 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
- →Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026- March 2027.
- →Nearly 100,000 acres in size, roughly one third of the park's land base is designated wilderness.
- →Heavily wooded and extremely rugged terrains are found throughout the park along with numerous hidden caves and waterfalls.
- →There are over 100 miles of maintained trails for hiking and horseback use.
- →There are two developed campgrounds and eight primitive campgrounds throughout the entire park.
- →Of the two developed campgrounds, only one offers amenities such as water and electricity hook ups for visitors.
- →There is one visitor center in each of the three districts, two of which are staffed and open to the public year round.
- →Duty Station is located Marble Falls, Arkansas, formerly known as Dogpatch, Arkansas.
- →The nearest town is Jasper, AR which offers most services found in small towns, such as a grocery store, hardware store, several small restaurants and K-12 public schools.
- →Marble Falls is approximately 60 miles south of the Arkansas-Missouri state line.
- →Harrison is located 30 miles east and has a population of approximately 14,000 people.
- →Harrison offers K-12 schools, a community college, restaurants, shopping, groceries, a movie theatre, a performing arts theatre, a hospital, and specialized clinics.
- →There are several rental properties, as well as of homes to purchase within Harrison and Boone County.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- ✓Depending on location, government housing may be available.
- ✓You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 756e5a85-d84f-4e68-b240-887bfc5e21c3
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