Seasonal Custodial Worker - Motor Vehicle Operating; MVO

Overview

Summary As a Custodial Worker (MVO), you will perform custodial and janitorial work such as sweeping, scrubbing and waxing floors, washing windows and walls, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. Work is done by hand or with powered equipment. The incumbent may operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.

• Use commercial/industrial janitorial materials, tools, and equipment to clean carpeting, walls, windowsills, floors, and all surface areas including exhibit and artifact coverings, security surfaces/barriers, in the museum, galleries, and exhibit rooms.
• Follow prescribed methods and use equipment and materials (e.g., Tung oil treated dust mops for wood floors and Watco tung oil for furniture, banisters, and doors).
• Operate heavy-duty powered equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, burnishes, hydraulic lifts, scaffolding, and high-pressure cleaners for carpets (Steamex).
• Clean restroom fixtures including toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories and service sinks, along with dispensers for soap, towels, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, refuse receptacles, and toilet partitions and doors.
• Clean tram load zones and tram capsules.

Note:

An appointment to this position is restricted by law to Veterans who are preference eligible if such applicants are available. All Custodial certificates must list the preference eligible first, then a certificate of non-preference eligible may be issued.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit:
  Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Vehicle Operation:
  You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Uniform:
  You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Minimum Age Requirement:
  Applicants must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old with eligible qualifications as defined (high school graduation, vocational training, etc.).
• Government Housing:
  Housing is NOT available.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Vehicle Operation
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

• Driver's License:
  This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's License.
• Volunteer
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs, and is creditable toward qualifications.
• Education:
  
  There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
• Physical Demands:
  Moderately heavy physical effort is required (e.g., using ladders/scaffolds, operating powered equipment, lifting objects over 50 pounds).
• Working Conditions:
  
  Typically indoor with exposure to heavy equipment vibration and cleaning chemicals; occasional outdoor work in inclement weather.