Historic Preservation Maintenance Crew Lead - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Historic Preservation Maintenance Crew Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:

The Historic Preservation Crew (HPC) Lead coordinates, directs, and performs preservation, repair, and maintenance work on historic structures throughout Yellowstone National Park. Serving as the hands-on technical leader, this position assigns daily work, guides crew members, and ensures quality craftsmanship and the safe, efficient completion of work orders. The HPC Lead ensures work complies with National Park Service requirements, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, safety regulations, and Xanterra policies while supporting teamwork, sustainability, and the preservation of historic park assets.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: March/April 2027 - October/November 2027Pay: $24.75/hour

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HPC operations by assigning work, mentoring crew members, and performing skilled preservation, carpentry, restoration, repair, and material conservation work.
• Coordinate with the HPC Manager on project scope, scheduling, labor, materials, work-order progress, and project updates.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with National Park Service and Xanterra historic preservation standards, applicable safety codes and regulations, and sustainability requirements.
• Maintain and secure tools, equipment, and preservation materials while promoting safe and environmentally responsible work practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of carpentry or historic preservation experience, with strong knowledge of historic construction methods, materials, preservation techniques, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Ability to lead field crews in remote or outdoor environments while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, stewardship, and quality craftsmanship.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform heavy outdoor labor in all weather conditions and at elevations above 6,000 feet, including working in confined spaces, walking up to 0.5 miles over uneven terrain, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.