Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Yosemite National Park, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) is a seasonal position in the Maintenance Division at Yosemite National Park. The employee performs custodial work in public restrooms, buildings, shop areas, and other park facilities, and regularly operates light-duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, materials, or equipment to work sites in the park. The position may be filled as a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program; employment may end early due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The employee cleans and sanitizes facilities; handles trash and recycling; cleans floors, walls, rugs, and carpets using manual methods and powered equipment; maintains cleaning machines and attachments; moves furniture, supplies, and equipment; and keeps shop areas orderly. Work includes occasional ladder and scaffold use and physical effort, including occasionally lifting objects over 50 pounds. The position usually works indoors in adequately heated, lit, and ventilated areas, with occasional outdoor work in inclement weather or extreme temperatures. Work involves exposure to equipment vibration and strong cleaning solutions, and requires care around ladders, scaffolds, and powered equipment.

Expected entry on duty is April 2027. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, pass applicable background and employment verification checks, meet the stated age requirements, and maintain a valid driver's license. A motor vehicle operator's license and driving record must be submitted. The employee must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided. Qualifications are evaluated based on job-related knowledge and abilities, including performing the work without more than normal supervision, work practices, following shop directions, dexterity and safety, and safe driving. There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment; must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and certified driving records from all states where licenses have been held, at the applicant's expense.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the specified education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, as well as work practices, ability to follow shop directions, 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 across all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Application resume must describe relevant experience and training in detail and support the assessment questionnaire responses.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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