Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal)

Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal) Location: Yosemite National Park, California The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Key Responsibilities Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Leads of a trail maintenance crew providing leadership and guidance on multiple projects happening at the same time. Perform journeyman level work in trail maintenance, dry and wet stone masonry, trail construction, bridge construction and rigging tasks and provide direction, oversight and supervision to employees. Perform camp maintenance and management tasks including camp layout and all aspects of camp moves and setup. Design simple trail projects, prepare estimates for labor, supplies, materials and contracted services. Transport and operate mid-duty equipment such as skid steer tractors, mini excavators and backhoe loaders. Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting and using hand and power tools in trail work. Examples of typical strenuous activity include: frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 pounds, must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use a shovel extensively. Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily, and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack, power and/or hand tools. Working Conditions: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work effectively in backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. Incumbent must life and work out-of-doors on projects in various terrain up to 13,000 feet elevation in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty, hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks, logs, working in and around rockslide areas, working around stock, working around explosives, falling and bucking trees, and working around machinery. Requirements & Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $27.97 – $32.62/hr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-26. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr