FUL-Maintenance Mechanic Trails

Open: October 30, 2026 —
Closes: November 9, 2026

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, for Denali National Park and Preserve at Denali Park, Alaska. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately mid-January to mid-November, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

This position provides on-the-ground leadership for trail maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction projects across front country and backcountry environments. The incumbent leads employees, youth corps participants, volunteers, and conservation crews while ensuring safe operations, efficient project completion, and stewardship of park resources. Work involves a combination of field leadership, technical trail construction expertise, equipment operation, and project planning in remote and challenging environments.

Day-to-Day Duties:
Assign and oversee daily trail crew work activities. Maintain and repair trails, drainage features, and trail structures. Operate chainsaws, power tools, vehicles, and construction equipment. Monitor trail conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards. Support project planning, documentation, and logistics for trail operations.