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Summary This position is located at Isle Royale National Park. The primary purpose of the position is to perform tasks that require significant manual skill, prior work experience or training, and very heavy physical effort.
Duties
Provides laboring assistance to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.
Operates equipment such as lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc.
Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Moves furniture, removes and sets signs, paints picnic tables and signs, rakes and waters lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans fire pits.
Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
Moves heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; uses heavy type power mowers. Cuts trees with axe or chainsaw, stacks heavy logs, lumber and sacks of cement.
Performs janitorial duties for buildings in the absence of janitor and as back‑up support.
Cut‑off Dates This is an open continuous announcement, in which 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 of the announcement; however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts the current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. For more information about the park please visit: Isle Royale National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
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.
Drug Testing: Applicant must submit to a drug test and receive a negative result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date.
Driver's License: Applicant must operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties; a valid driver's license is required and a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record must be submitted.
Uniform: Applicant must wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and:
(a) have graduated from high school or an equivalent;
(b) have completed a formal vocational training program;
(c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing to employment rather than continuing education; or
(d) be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Government Housing: Isle Royale National Park is on a remote island in Lake Superior. Employees live in dormitory‑style housing with co‑workers for the duration of the season. This requires six‑hour boat rides each way to and from the island on Lake Superior which can have varying weather.
Qualifications
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen‑out).
Minimum Qualifications : Perform intermediate level laborer duties associated with trades appropriate to this position without more than normal supervision. Laborer duties include loading and unloading supplies; digging ditches; moving and arranging furniture; sweeping, mopping floors; stripping floor wax and using a variety of floor polishers; emptying garbage cans; cleaning restrooms; ensuring needed materials and tools are available and in good working order; and lifting and moving heavy loads over 50 pounds. State that you possess a good work ethic, dexterity and can perform strenuous work as required by the position. Describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described. Ensure you document your qualifications in your resume.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Dexterity and safety (including proper use of protective gear)
Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Volunteer Experience Volunteer work includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) 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. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Employment Eligibility Non‑Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non‑competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their established service year. Accordingly, non‑competitive rehire eligibility allows for re‑appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements. If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in loss of your non‑competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Other Employment Notes Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands The work performed requires the exertion of very heavy physical effort in operating large riding mowers or lawn and garden tractors on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well‑lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Equipment, tools, and tasks involved frequently require extreme care and use of safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators to avoid severe injuries.
Candidate Commitment Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Benefits Eligibility Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Summary This position is located at Isle Royale National Park. The primary purpose of the position is to perform tasks that require significant manual skill, prior work experience or training, and very heavy physical effort.
Duties
Provides laboring assistance to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.
Operates equipment such as lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc.
Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Moves furniture, removes and sets signs, paints picnic tables and signs, rakes and waters lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans fire pits.
Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
Moves heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; uses heavy type power mowers. Cuts trees with axe or chainsaw, stacks heavy logs, lumber and sacks of cement.
Performs janitorial duties for buildings in the absence of janitor and as back‑up support.
Cut‑off Dates This is an open continuous announcement, in which 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 of the announcement; however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts the current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. For more information about the park please visit: Isle Royale National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
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.
Drug Testing: Applicant must submit to a drug test and receive a negative result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date.
Driver's License: Applicant must operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties; a valid driver's license is required and a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record must be submitted.
Uniform: Applicant must wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and:
(a) have graduated from high school or an equivalent;
(b) have completed a formal vocational training program;
(c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing to employment rather than continuing education; or
(d) be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Government Housing: Isle Royale National Park is on a remote island in Lake Superior. Employees live in dormitory‑style housing with co‑workers for the duration of the season. This requires six‑hour boat rides each way to and from the island on Lake Superior which can have varying weather.
Qualifications
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen‑out).
Minimum Qualifications : Perform intermediate level laborer duties associated with trades appropriate to this position without more than normal supervision. Laborer duties include loading and unloading supplies; digging ditches; moving and arranging furniture; sweeping, mopping floors; stripping floor wax and using a variety of floor polishers; emptying garbage cans; cleaning restrooms; ensuring needed materials and tools are available and in good working order; and lifting and moving heavy loads over 50 pounds. State that you possess a good work ethic, dexterity and can perform strenuous work as required by the position. Describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described. Ensure you document your qualifications in your resume.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
Dexterity and safety (including proper use of protective gear)
Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Volunteer Experience Volunteer work includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) 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. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Employment Eligibility Non‑Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non‑competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their established service year. Accordingly, non‑competitive rehire eligibility allows for re‑appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements. If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in loss of your non‑competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Other Employment Notes Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands The work performed requires the exertion of very heavy physical effort in operating large riding mowers or lawn and garden tractors on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well‑lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Equipment, tools, and tasks involved frequently require extreme care and use of safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators to avoid severe injuries.
Candidate Commitment Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Benefits Eligibility Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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