Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Harpers Ferry, WV

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About The Position

The Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) performs general custodial and janitorial work, groundskeeping, light-duty motor vehicle operation, and laboring duties. The incumbent may work alone or with a small crew and uses hand tools and electrical equipment for minor maintenance. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027.

Duties include cleaning visitor-use areas, park buildings, and structures; emptying trash and recycling bins; picking up litter; maintaining grounds; and operating motor vehicles in support of assigned work. Work may involve heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects, using heavy equipment, and working from ladders and scaffolds. The position is usually indoors in areas with adequate heat, light, and ventilation, but may involve outdoor grounds maintenance and exposure to equipment vibration and strong cleaning solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate a government vehicle and have a valid driver's license.
• Must meet the stated minimum age and education, vocational training, or student employment conditions.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet the job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities, including ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, interpret instructions, maintain orderly work practices, use and maintain tools and equipment, and work with dexterity and safety.
• Must attain at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the resume; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to occupy government quarters.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements when using custodial tools, hand tools, and power tools, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Lift and move heavy objects or materials, including garbage cans, trash, and furniture.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including blowing leaves and shoveling snow on walkways, trails, and parking areas.
• Clean visitor-use areas, including grounds, trails, and picnic areas; empty trash and recycling bins; and pick up litter.
• Clean park buildings and structures.
• Operate motor vehicles to carry out assigned duties.
• Use hand tools and electrical equipment to perform minor maintenance.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed