Maintenance Worker (Temporary)

National Park Service

USD 23 - 27 / hourHarkers Island, North Carolina

National Park Service

Harkers Island, North Carolina

Employment type not specified

Valid through 9/11/2026

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Temporary) Cape Lookout National Seashore. This position is Multiple Schedules temporary appointment not-to-exceed one year with potential to be extended for an additional one year for a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 08/19/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities. Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work. Performs minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches. Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels. Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles. Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers. Area Information: Cape Lookout National Seashore (CALO) preserves 56 miles of North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks which includes a lighthouse, wild horses, and two historic villages. Most of CALO is located on four barrier islands accessible only by boat. Park offices, with beautiful waterfront views of Core sound, are located on Harkers Island which is connected to the mainland by roads and bridges. Harkers Island and other nearby small surrounding communities have a variety of residences for rent or sale where basic services and elementary schools are available. The historic town of Beaufort (population of 44,652 census 2020) and Morehead City (population of 331,449 census 2020) have all the necessary conveniences including a hospital, high schools, and a community college. North Carolina's Crystal Coast is a popular tourist destination location offering a wide variety of year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing. It is an area that has fantastic sunrises and sunsets, friendly people, commercial fishing, and fresh seafood. The climate is temperate with warm summers with an average air temperature of 80 degrees and mild winters with an average air temperature of 45 degrees. For more information, contact: www.nps.gov/calo, www.nc.gov, www.sunnync.com, and www.visitnc.com.