JOB SUMMARY: These WG-4749-05 Maintenance Worker positions are located at Yellowstone National Park. These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April - June 2025. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: MAJOR DUTIES: Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. This position provides routine maintenance on park facilities including, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Assist higher grade maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks. Safely and effectively, uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly. Perform other duties as assigned. There are three districts hiring at Yellowstone National Park. North District:. Elevation at Mammoth is 6,200 feet. Temperatures vary from an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to sub-zero at times in winter. A school is available, with kindergarten through 12, in Gardiner, Montana, five miles north of headquarters. Free bus transportation is provided for school children between Mammoth and Gardiner. Many community facilities such as stores, a drugstore, day care, motels, and restaurants are available in Gardiner. A medical clinic is available in Mammoth. All other services are available within 55 to 75 miles from Mammoth. Lake District: The approximate elevation is 7,700 feet with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to sub-zero in winter. During the winter months, the snow accumulation on the ground averages 30-inches. During the time period of November - April, the interior park roads are closed to wheeled vehicle traffic and only accessible via snow machine. The closest neighboring communities for year around amenities are Cody Wyoming (64 miles - 2.5 hours via snow machine) and Jackson Wyoming (98 miles - 4 hours via snow machine) During the summer months Lake community facilities include a store, medical clinic, motels, and a restaurant. All other services are available at Cody or Jackson Wyoming. Housing is available for this position. West District: including West Yellowstone MT, Madison Junction WY, and Old Faithful, WY. The nearest developed town is in West Yellowstone, along with a medical clinic, year-round post office, grocery stores, and a K-12 school. Elevation is approximately 7,000-7,700 feet above sea level, and temperatures can range from -30 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Old Faithful has lodging available in the summer and winter seasons, a summertime medical clinic and post office, as well as general stores. Winter accessibility is limited to snowmobile use and roads are groomed nightly. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
