Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Mineral, CA

18h

About The Position

The Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) performs custodial and janitorial work, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, floors, walls, rugs, carpets, furniture, fixtures, and shop areas. The work includes operating and maintaining powered cleaning equipment, moving furniture and supplies, and removing waste. The position also regularly operates light-duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, materials, or equipment to work sites in the park.

This is a seasonal position with an expected entry-on-duty date of April 2027. The position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Housing may be available at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Employees are required to wear a uniform; a uniform allowance will be provided.

The work is usually indoors in areas with adequate heat, light, and ventilation, but may occasionally take place outdoors in inclement weather or extreme temperatures. Employees may be exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and skin irritation from strong cleaning solutions. The job requires care when working on ladders and scaffolds or using heavy powered equipment. Moderately heavy physical effort is required, including occasionally lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment; must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
• Must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and driving record, including certified driving records from all states where the applicant has held a valid driver's license.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the listed qualifying conditions for employment at age 16 or older.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Must demonstrate work practices, including keeping things neat, clean, and in order; ability to follow directions in a shop; dexterity and safety; and ability to drive safely.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify.
• Applicants must clearly document relevant experience and training in their resume; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, empty trash from, and restock public restrooms.
• Clean, vacuum, dust, and remove trash and recyclables from work areas.
• Scrub, strip, wax, and polish floors using industrial power scrubbers and buffers.
• Wash walls by hand or with powered wall-washing machines.
• Vacuum and clean rugs and carpets using heavy vacuum cleaners.
• Adjust, clean, and oil cleaning machines; change brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Occasionally use ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs and wash walls.
• Keep shop areas clean and orderly.
• Sweep and wet-mop floors and remove liquid and solid waste and spills.
• Regularly operate light-duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, materials, or equipment to park work sites.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Housing may be available at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
• Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type

What This Job Offers

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