Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal) at National Park Service

Primarily, the incumbent will perform general custodial and janitorial work, grounds-keeping, operate light duty motor vehicles, and laboring duties. May work alone or with a small crew. Uses hand tools and electrical equipment to perform minor maintenance. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants. Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Major duties

• Some of the Custodial Worker (MVO) Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Observe all safety requirements when using custodial, hand tools, and power tools, including personalprotective equipment. Lift and move heavy objects or materials weighing over 50 pounds that do not require special handling such as carrying garbage cans, loading trash trucks, and lifting and moving heavy furniture for sustained periods of time. Grounds maintenance such as blowing leaves and shoveling snow on walkways, trails, and parking areas. Daily cleaning of visitor use areas such as grounds, trails, and picnic area, emptying trash and recycle bins, and litter pick-up. Daily cleaning of park buildings and structures. Operation of motor vehicles to carry out duties.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.