Maintenance Worker (Custodial) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Empire, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker (Custodial) performs general custodial and janitorial work, groundskeeping, light-duty motor vehicle operation, and laboring duties. The employee may work alone or as part of a small crew and uses hand tools and electrical equipment for minor maintenance. The role may include minor carpentry and plumbing repairs, painting and staining, grounds cleaning, and assisting other maintenance crews with projects and routine tasks. Duties also include monitoring and maintaining park water systems; cleaning and servicing vault toilets, restrooms, and campgrounds; collecting trash and roadside debris; picking up driftwood; and providing janitorial service at a visitor center.

The position is seasonal, with likely entry on duty between March and September 2027. Appointment may be temporary and not exceed 1,039 hours, or in some cases 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The employee may be required to occupy government quarters, wear a uniform, complete training, and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

The work requires moderate to very heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and, in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Outdoor work takes place in varied weather; indoor work may take place in office buildings or well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. The employee may be exposed to temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, dirt, and risks of bruises, muscle strains, cuts, and scrapes, and must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education or student-employment conditions.
• Applicants must be physically fit and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the job elements.
• Must demonstrate ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; ability to interpret instructions and specifications; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials and technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• A specific length of experience is not required; qualifications emphasize the quality of experience. Relevant experience and training must be clearly described and documented in the resume.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial and janitorial work, groundskeeping, light-duty motor vehicle operation, and laboring duties.
• Perform minor carpentry and plumbing repairs, painting and staining, and grounds cleaning.
• Assist other maintenance crews with projects and routine tasks.
• Monitor and maintain park water systems.
• Clean and service vault toilets, restrooms, and campgrounds.
• Collect trash and perform roadside pickup, including driftwood.
• Provide janitorial service at a visitor center.
• Use hand tools and electrical equipment to perform minor maintenance.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided when a uniform is required.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed