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Seasonal Carpentry Worker

$26 an hour
National Park Service
Oak Park Full-day Full-time

Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of carpentry trade work that requires intermediate level skills to help construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and/or other items made of wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials.

Requirements:

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 (SCREEN OUT)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of materials
  • Measurement and Layout
  • Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)


SCREEN OUT: The ability to perform common Carpentry Worker duties associated with more than one trade area (such as carpentry, drywall, painting, roofing, building maintenance and other trades appropriate to this position) without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability to take initiative to solve problems; accomplish work assignments in a safe manner; and have used and maintained a variety of tools, and equipment in a safe manner. Tasks assignments are inspected upon completion by my work leader or supervisor for conformance to requirements.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to 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.
Dec 22, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov

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