The purpose of the work is 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 must on a regular basis operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc... ) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites.

Duties

The selectee performs a variety of duties related to janitorial, grounds keeping, and facilities maintenance. Does full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area. Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy powered scrubbers and buffers. Washes walls using powered machine or by hand. Vacuums/cleans rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines and changes parts as needed. Washes blinds, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc. using ladders. Moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment. Replaces and/or installs paper goods etc. in restrooms. Removes stains from flooring surfaces. Changes lightbulbs. As required, keeps shop areas clean and in order. Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids. Moves heavy boxes, crates, parts, and other obstacles in order to clean up the area and picks up scraps of assorted materials. Performs general trash and rubbish collection and removal from areas such as offices, restrooms, public areas, etc. Operates a light duty pickup truck in performance of duties. Operates lawn care equipment for standard grounds care activities. Occasionally provides general labor assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc. Completes daily work reports. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday, 15 December 2023** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. An appointment to this position is restricted by law (5 U.S.C. 3310) to veterans who are preference eligible as long as such applicants are available. All Custodial certificates must list the preference eligibles first, then a certificate of non-preference eligibles may be issued. For more information about the park or the position please contact the following: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial - Point of Contact - Chris Kosciewicz, [email protected], 419-341-2184 ext1236 Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Point of Contact - Robert Elswick, [email protected], 701-623-4730 x 1473

Requirements

Qualifications

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, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyVehicle OperationWork Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Screen Out: Perform the most difficult and complex laborer and custodial/janitorial tasks including ability to operate trucks and trailers weighing up to 10,000 pounds; properly loading and unloading various supplies and equipment; to perform work providing laboring assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, cleaning restrooms, windows, vacuuming carpets, floors, emptying trash and recyclables; operate power equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor buffers and floor strippers; and safely use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, saws, etc. Able to safely operate these vehicles/equipment in all types of traffic and weather conditions. Utilize most hand and power tools associated with these tasks including light hand and power and cleaning custodial tools. Have experience performing operator maintenance on all vehicles/equipment operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, and checking tire pressure). Perform these duties as an expert with a high degree of independence. Supervisor assigned work orally, through work orders, or with written specifications. Work was checked to see that it met compliance with work and safety standards and policies. Screen Out: This position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain a State Driver's License. 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. 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. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Interior Region 3, 4 and 5 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: NPS MW East Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]