Facilities Management Technician

Conservation Begins Here

About us:  

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country. 

Project Location: Johnson City, Texas,

Position Dates: February 23, 2026 – August 22, 2026 = 26 weeks

Position Description:

Purpose:                    

Individual Placement will assist the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s Facility Management staff in providing daily maintenance of buildings, structures and landscapes along with performing other necessary work to support Resource Management programs within park. As a result, individual placement will assist with preserving the history associated with President Johnson’s legacy.

Duties:  

Individual Placement will be an integral member of the park’s facility maintenance team providing support to curatorial staff on exhibit maintenance or repair; supporting interpretive and education staff for special programs and events in order that visitors will be able to learn in a safe and clean environment and assisting with repairs and updates to historic buildings and lands. Duties may also include minor removal of debris and assisting with cleaning/repairing sign and waysides at the parks and along the trail for visitors to be able to learn about the cultural histories at these sites.

Individual Placement will:

• Assist with maintenance of fences, corrals, and other features of the cultural landscape.
• Assist with resource management projects such as tree care, invasive species removal, and rotational grazing.
• Operate light trucks and trailers to safely transport self and cargo to work sites in Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
• Operate riding lawn mowers, weed eaters, and UTVs (i.e. John Deere Gator).
• Structural reinforcement (e.g., beam replacement, brace additions)
• Roof and siding maintenance using period-appropriate materials
• Periodic inspections to mitigate deterioration
• Vegetation management: Pruning, removal of invasive species, and replanting with historically accurate vegetation

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Irrigation and drainage: Maintaining historic water features or systems
• Trail and path preservation: Stabilizing historic paths with traditional materials
• Other tasks as needed

Qualifications:     

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is looking for an intern with the following skills:

• Be friendly, willing to learn, and patient.
• Ability to work closely with a team and independently.
• Have an interest in history, nature, and/or agriculture.
• Be able to follow National Park Service environmental & historic preservation policies.
• Enjoys working with the public.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and work in the out-of-doors.
• Must possess a valid state’s driver’s license.

Physical Demands:              

The intern will regularly lift 30-50 pounds. Work may also include sitting, standing, bending, or walking for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:          

Work is generally performed outdoors; Summer temperatures can reach into the 100s, though the average summer temperature is 92 degrees. The winter temperatures can be as low 15-20 degrees. Dusty condition deriving from hay and general ranch maintenance work are almost always present.

Work Schedule:                   

Work schedule will 40 hours/week (5 days/week, 8 hours/day). Work schedule may include working weekends and holidays depending on scheduling needs. The intern may work a few evenings to assist with park special events. The internship will last 26 weeks.

Benefits to Member:            

Individual Placement will gain further knowledge of National Park Service operations, learn of various jobs within the federal government, and have opportunities to participate in National Park Service trainings that will help build their knowledge and skills. Individual Placement will have the opportunity to shadow and/or work with other division within the park to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the park operations. Individual Placement will be able to share the history of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park with visitors from all over the world and gain experience in customer service and historic preservation.

Training:                               

Individual Placement will be provided with park orientation and necessary training to complete the various resource management tasks of their position. Individual Placement will be trained on Lyndon B. Johnson NHP’s safety guidelines and regulations. Interns must follow the procedures listed in the Ranching/RM Job Safety Analysis.

Supervision:                         

Individual Placement will be closely supervised by the Deputy Facility Manager. 

Other comments:                

Upon completion of 640 hours (16 weeks) of service, the Individual Placement may be eligible for a special hiring advantage when applying for public land management positions with the BLM, Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. According to the Department of the Interior’s PERSONNEL BULLETIN 21-09 if the following applies, IIC (and other youth-corp) interns can gain Public Land Corps (PLC) Hiring Authority. This is a two-year non-competitive status that increases an applicants’ hire ability, and competitive rating when applying for permanent federal positions.

Member Benefits:

• Living Allowance: $600 per week
• $1,100.00 one time relocation travel allowance
• Housing Allowance $660 per month
• AmeriCorps Eligible.

Employment Statement:

The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.