JOB SUMMARY: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), Dec. 26,2024. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - July Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut off dates. MAJOR DUTIES: The duty stations for the parks are: Olympic National Park: Port Angeles, WA, Point Reyes National Seashore: California Lake Roosevelt National Park: Davenport, WA Kettle Falls, WA, Coulee Dam, WA, Wilbur, WA Lassen Volcanic National Park: Mineral, CA Whiskey Town National Recreation Area: Whiskeytown CA Yosemite National Park: Yosemite, CA North Cascades National Park: WA Stehekin, WA Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Tulare County CA Lava Beds National Monument: Tulake CA Duties: Performs carpentry repairs to buildings and quarters such as constructs, installs, repairs and replaces items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets; replaces defective siding, steps, windowsills and thresholds. replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps. Applies premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces; paints various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets; paints garbage cans, racks, and picnic tables and signposts; assists higher-level employees by mixing or stirring paints, moving drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleaning walls in preparation for painting. Performs plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines. Cuts and thread pipe and winterizes water systems. Other duties include repairing roofs, performing electrical repairs, and performing masonry work and repairs. Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
