National Park Service
Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operation)
National Park Service, Pipestone, Minnesota, United States, 56164
Duties
This position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades, crafts, and vehicle/OHV/trailer operation. Daily task assignments can vary in duties as custodial, carpentry helper, painting helper, electrical helper, plumbing helper, mechanical helper, and laborer. The position will be assigned in a small work‑center, where working individually is paramount. The job requires strong work ethic, safe practices, and a great deal of visitor interaction.
Cut‑off Dates:
This is an open continuous announcement, applications are collected over several months and have multiple cut‑off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first.
INITIAL CUT‑OFF IS Monday, January 12, 2026 . Applications will be considered throughout the open period.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Direct Deposit
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Vehicle Operation
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle.
Uniform
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Minimum Age Requirement:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, or have completed a formal vocational training program, or have been granted a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment, or be currently enrolled in a secondary school and work part‑time under a formal student employment program.
Government Housing
- Government housing is NOT available.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications (includes blueprints reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials.
Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic).
Use of measuring instruments.
Vehicle operation.
Screen Out
Minimum qualifications described include elementary carpentry repairs, use of hand and power tools, plumbing operations, painting, maintenance of equipment, mowing lawns, operating power edgers, and operating motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW. Detailed experiences should be described in your application.
Driver’s License You will be required to operate a government or private motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required. You must submit a motor vehicle operator’s license and driving record. All certified driving records from all states must be submitted within a sealed envelope or directly by state authorities.
Volunteer Experience Volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and community organizations is valued and will be credited as qualifying experience.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade positions.
Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands The incumbent may lift, carry, set up, and handle tools, parts, equipment and materials weighing up to or over 50 pounds unassisted. May work from ladders, platforms, scaffolds, and perform work in hard‑to‑reach places. Requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing in uncomfortable positions. Required to operate standard hand and power tools.
Working Conditions Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is subject to climatic extremes, dusty, greasy, noisy environments, exposure to fumes, electric shock, bruises, burns, scrapes, cuts. The incumbent must follow safety practices such as wearing hard‑hats, gloves, safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, respirators, and rain gear.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Incomplete or missing documentation will result in ineligibility.
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Cut‑off Dates:
This is an open continuous announcement, applications are collected over several months and have multiple cut‑off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first.
INITIAL CUT‑OFF IS Monday, January 12, 2026 . Applications will be considered throughout the open period.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Direct Deposit
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Vehicle Operation
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle.
Uniform
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Minimum Age Requirement:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent, or have completed a formal vocational training program, or have been granted a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment, or be currently enrolled in a secondary school and work part‑time under a formal student employment program.
Government Housing
- Government housing is NOT available.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications (includes blueprints reading).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Knowledge of materials.
Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic).
Use of measuring instruments.
Vehicle operation.
Screen Out
Minimum qualifications described include elementary carpentry repairs, use of hand and power tools, plumbing operations, painting, maintenance of equipment, mowing lawns, operating power edgers, and operating motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW. Detailed experiences should be described in your application.
Driver’s License You will be required to operate a government or private motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required. You must submit a motor vehicle operator’s license and driving record. All certified driving records from all states must be submitted within a sealed envelope or directly by state authorities.
Volunteer Experience Volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and community organizations is valued and will be credited as qualifying experience.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade positions.
Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands The incumbent may lift, carry, set up, and handle tools, parts, equipment and materials weighing up to or over 50 pounds unassisted. May work from ladders, platforms, scaffolds, and perform work in hard‑to‑reach places. Requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing in uncomfortable positions. Required to operate standard hand and power tools.
Working Conditions Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is subject to climatic extremes, dusty, greasy, noisy environments, exposure to fumes, electric shock, bruises, burns, scrapes, cuts. The incumbent must follow safety practices such as wearing hard‑hats, gloves, safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, respirators, and rain gear.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Incomplete or missing documentation will result in ineligibility.
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