NPS HPTC Build Up Facility Management – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument – AmeriCorps

Position Title: NPS HPTC Build Up Facility Management – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements 

Site Location: Ajo, AZ

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 4/6/2026
• End Date: 7/24/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 450-hour, 16 weeks

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (STE) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.

HPTC utilizes historic preservation projects as the main vehicle for teaching preservation philosophy and building crafts, technology, and project management skills. Our experiential learning approach emphasizes flexibility in addressing the unknown conditions encountered during the project and ensures that the goals of preservation are met.

STE in partnership with the National Park Service and Historic Preservation Training Center are seeking individuals for an exciting new opportunity as a NPS HPTC Build Up Facility Management member serving with Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI). The Facility Management Branch is responsible for providing facility management for ORPI with widely diversified infrastructure and operational complexity characterized by multiple developed areas, over 30 buildings, including historic structures, over 140 miles of unpaved road, utilities include water and wastewater systems. This Branch provide stewardship of assets/facilities ensuring, visitor use and enjoyment as well as the protection of natural and cultural resources.

Description of Duties:

• Performs minor and/or rough carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools on such tasks as replacing broken planks on picnic tables; broken windows using precut stock; minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches and catches.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles.
• Performs routine maintenance on campground sites and trails using hand tools to re-grade and reset barriers to restore areas to original appearances. Collects trash.
• May operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from park work sites while assisting on project work. Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Makes minor repairs as needed and refers problems to higher graded workers 
• Work is simple and routine and performed according to prescribed plans or specific directions including detailed methods and tools. Repair work is limited to replacement in kind involving simple measures and clear examples of finished work. A moderate degree of precision, accuracy or appearances is required.
• Receives detailed instructions for all new assignments, and unusual problems are referred to the supervisor or a higher graded employee. On project work, incumbent works closely with higher graded employees while assisting them. Works under close supervision or direction while assisting with project work.
   

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.

Must be 18-30 years of age, maximum 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.

Ability to commit to a 16-week experience of combined training and hands-on work

Driver’s License & personal transportation will be required to report to job site

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred

• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Knowledge of Materials
• Use of measuring instruments
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager. 

Time Requirements:
 

• Typically, this position is expected to serve 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service 
• Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• DOI Talent coursework 

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35
• Living Allowance and Additional Benefit equivalent to $21/hr pre-tax
• Park Housing is Available.
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

Kevin Record

Program Coordinator, Stewards Individual Placements

681.666.3621

krecord@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.