Seasonal Masonry Helper
What you'd do
These positions may be filled for a seasonal period, up to 1560 hours, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October - December 2026
Major duties
Major Duties of this position include: Mixing soils, water, and amendments for mortars as prescribed. Removing damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage stabilization and original fabric. Implementing prescribed preservation treatments (capping, veneering, re-pointing, resetting, new laying, etc. Recording the location, time, materials, and labor involved in the treatment process. Strenuous exertion including hiking, climbing steep slopes, bending, lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted, stooping, bending, and kneeling. Some of this work is done on ladders or on scaffolding 5 to 25 feet above the ground. AREA / HOUSING INFORMATION: Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated Wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. For more information on the park, please visit Saguaro, for area information please visit Tucson AZ.
What you need to qualify
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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Measurement and Layout Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of materials Dexterity and Safety 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.
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