JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in Stones River National Battlefield, in the Facilities Management Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: mid-April. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/17/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent's duties consist of repairing grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related utilities requiring the use of variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. Performs simple and routine maintenance of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities. Performs minor carpentry repairs. Performs minor painting. Picks up trash. Mows turf, maintains trees and shrubs. Cleans restrooms and other facilities. Area Information: The 600-acre National Battlefield includes Stones River National Cemetery, established in 1865, with more than 6,000 Union graves; and the Hazen Brigade Monument, believed to be the oldest, intact Civil War monument still standing in its original location. Portions of Fortress Rosecrans, a large earthen fort constructed after the battle, still stand and are preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service. Much of the nearly 4,000-acre battlefield is in private hands. Murfreesboro has plenty of shopping opportunities, great medical facilities, and schools to include Middle Tennessee University. Summers are generally hot with high humidity, but there is an extensive green belt for walking, hiking & bicycling. There is plenty of housing to be had in the area however the market is moving quickly. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
