Custodial Worker (MVO) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker (MVO) performs general custodial and janitorial work, groundskeeping, light-duty motor vehicle operation, and laboring duties. The employee may work alone or with a small crew and uses hand tools and electrical equipment for minor maintenance. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period at Fort Smith National Historic Site is March through September, though timing may vary based on weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March through July 2027.

Duties include daily cleaning of park buildings, structures, visitor-use areas, grounds, trails, and picnic areas; emptying trash and recycling bins; picking up litter; maintaining grounds, including blowing leaves and shoveling snow; operating motor vehicles to carry out duties; and observing safety requirements while using tools and personal protective equipment. The role involves lifting and moving heavy objects, sometimes weighing more than 50 pounds.

This is a seasonal position. Work may be terminated at any time due to funding fluctuations, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts, and may need to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle. A valid driver's license is required when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed; occupancy of government quarters may be required. A uniform may be required, and a uniform allowance will be provided.

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.
• May be required to occupy government quarters.
• Must comply with National Park Service uniform standards if required to wear a uniform.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shifts.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• A valid driver's license is required when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties; operators of government vehicles must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, vocational training, or student employment conditions.
• Applicants must be physically fit and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the job elements: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; ability to interpret instructions and specifications; work practices; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and dexterity and safety.
• No specific length of experience is required; qualification is based on the quality of relevant experience and ability.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the application and resume; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial and janitorial work.
• Perform groundskeeping and laboring duties.
• Operate light-duty motor vehicles to carry out duties.
• Use hand tools and electrical equipment for minor maintenance.
• Observe safety requirements when using custodial equipment, hand tools, and power tools, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Lift and move heavy objects or materials weighing over 50 pounds, such as garbage cans and furniture, and load trash trucks.
• Maintain grounds, including blowing leaves and shoveling snow on walkways, trails, and parking areas.
• Clean visitor-use areas daily, including grounds, trails, and picnic areas; empty trash and recycling bins; and pick up litter.
• Clean park buildings and structures daily.
• Work alone or with a small crew as needed.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided if a uniform is required.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits, subject to eligibility based on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed