Preservation Helper

PRESERVATION HELPER - SEASONAL (not to exceed 1,560 hours)
NATIONAL MALL & MEMORIAL PARKS
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
WASHINGTON, DC

Employee Housing Not Available

WG-4701-5 
Salary $24.50-$28.58 per hour

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Accepting applications 5/7/26 through 5/21/26.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of simple and routine trade duties that assist journey-level Preservationists in building, maintaining, restoring, and/or preserving historic structures and landscapes.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June

The major duties of the Preservation Helper include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for assisting in the preservation maintenance, repair, and restoration of exterior and interior surfaces and structures of brick, stone and block.
• Assist with repairs and preservation maintenance of historic masonry, wood, and metal on buildings, walls, plazas, etc.
• Perform a variety of simple and routine cleaning and preservation work on masonry and metal, including bronze statues and metal plaques and signs.
• Assist with removing damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage and stabilization of original fabric.