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Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails)
National Park Service · Posted 120 days ago
On-site Wallpack Center, NJ $26.9 – $31.4/hr Apply by May 26, 2026 Maintenance Mechanic ESTJESTPISTJISTP OperationsTrades
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This position is located in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in the Maintenance Roads & Trails Division. Performs varied maintenance and labor tasks supporting park operations, including outdoor repairs, tool use, debris removal, and basic construction. Work is physically demanding in changing terrain and weather. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-May, with variability due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated EOD: May 2026.
What You'll Do
- →Assist higher-graded trail maintenance staff with the upkeep, repair, and construction of a variety of trail features, including graded and paved trails, drainage systems, trail bridges, guardrails, water-diversion structures, cribbing, and retaining walls.
- →Clear trails by removing downed trees, rockslides, surface outcroppings, and other debris to maintain safe public access.
- →Restore damaged or eroded trail sections by rebuilding tread surfaces and placing steppingstones at creek crossings where bridges cannot be installed.
- →Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in trail work, such as shovels, axes, rock bars, chainsaws, and jackhammers; perform routine tool and equipment care.
- →Perform general maintenance tasks, including light carpentry, painting, janitorial support, trash collection, groundskeeping, digging, raking, and sweeping.
- →Assist with transporting camp supplies, tools, and construction materials to job sites, and perform seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal.
- →Follow established safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and park visitors.
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.
- ✓You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- ✓You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓Occupancy of government quarters Maybe required.
- ✓Able to lift 100 pounds.
- ✓Able walk up to 20 miles daily.
- ✓There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Personality Fit
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