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NPS / Historical Preservation Training Center - Midwest Regional Support Team - Individual Placement

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: NPS / Historical Preservation Training Center - Midwest Regional Support Team - Individual Placement
Type of Position: Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc: Voyageur National Park, International Falls
State / Territory: Minnesota
Benefits: Health Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Historic Preservation

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Projects type and locations will vary across the National Park Service locations, including but not limited to Indiana Dunes National Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and Voyageurs National Park. Roofing, window repairs, log cabin repair, flooring repairs/refinishing, and painting will be conducted with this position. Results of these products will follow the National Park Service mission of preserving unimpaired the natural and cultural resources of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

 

JOB DUTIES

  • Assisting a HPTC crew in offering skilled day labor services in the preservation trades, architecture, and project management fields to preserve and maintain our nation's historic resources
  • Safely and accurately removing and replacing roofing
  • Conducting window repair work involving replacing old window components
  • Remove and restore log building materials
  • Utilize paint to restore historic structures, both indoor and outdoor
  • Flooring repair and replacement in old structures
  • Each job will have safety plans developed and on site for employee safety to be maintained at a high standard

  • United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
  • Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for Veterans with DD- 214)
  • Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
  • Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for this position, including occasional lifting or handling of objects over 40 lbs using proper techniques
  • Standing or kneeling for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces such as a roof
  • Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb and walk in all manners of environmental conditions such as rain, mud, and extreme heat or cold
  • Ability to lift 50lbs, and willing learn historic preservation techniques
  • Willingness to work in heat, cold, and elevated work locations
  • Ability to commit to full duration of the position

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Ariana Nye

Program Coordinator

[email protected]

(304) 860-5506

 

Service Site Contact Information:

Josh Meyers

Supervisory Exhibits Specialist

[email protected]

(240) 220-4756

  • Member will drive agency vehicle
  • On-site housing is NOT available
  • Frequent travel for extended periods will be a requirement for this position. Selected members should expect to arrange and cover travel expenses up front before submitting for reimbursement

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Town, City, Park, etc: Frederick, Maryland
Benefits: Health Insurance

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