Rigging Worker (Seasonal)
National Park Service · usajobs.gov
San FranciscoOn-siteEntry levelTemporary
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The job in short
Seasonal rigging worker on a square-rigged sailing vessel at a historical park.
Details
- Found
- 8 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- San Francisco, California
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Summary
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is April-May 2027 but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Work on an operating traditionally rigged, square-rigged sailing vessel. Going Aloft. Rigging and handling sails. Striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft; working the capstan. Striking and rigging blocks and running rigging; tensioning standing rigging; repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and taring. Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 100 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using their entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position. Works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow, confines and from decks, masts, yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswain chairs and must independently climb up to 150 feet aloft where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around historic ships and on museum docks in full view and alongside of the general public. Must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents. May be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
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