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Position Title
Custodial Worker
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1544-JEFF-23-11858785-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 27, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the temporary NTE 1039 hours Custodial Worker, WG-2 position at Gateway Arch National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Items left blank will not receive credit. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and or completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select one response that describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Custodial Worker position.
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For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. Select only one letter for each task. If you select multiple responses or leave any question blank, your score will be negatively impacted. Do no over-state or under-state your experience, education and/or training. Your responses must be supported by your resume. You need to provide detailed explanations of how your past work experience or education is related to these tasks. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Clean work areas (including restrooms) using special cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
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3. Clean up spills or broken items.
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4. Apply a variety of cleaning compounds.
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5. Clean and maintain floors, walls, and ceiling surfaces using a variety of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
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6. Remove stains from a variety of surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
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7. Pick up large trash bags, throw on truck, and unload at disposal site.
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8. Carry supplies and materials from pickups and other vehicles to storage site.
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9. Stock supplies both paper and chemical products.
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10. Perform interior and exterior custodial maintenance on buildings.
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11. Maintain restrooms in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
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12. Replace toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in public restrooms.
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13. Clean and maintain picnic areas.
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14. Pick up litter and debris along walkways, in parking lots, picnic areas and visitor centers.
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15. Sweep, mop, scrub, and/or wax floors.
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16. Vacuum carpets and maintain vacuum cleaner.
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17. Clean and wash windows and sills.
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18. Note conditions of facilities and report problems to the supervisor.
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19. Clean, deodorize lavatories, urinals and toilet bowls.
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20. Clean mirrors, sinks and water fountains.
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21. Clean and polish stainless steel cabinets and fixtures
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22. Empty trash and recycle containers.
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23. Dust, wax and polish furniture, ledges and woodwork.
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24. Recycle all applicable products.
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25. Follow written directions.
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26. Follow oral directions.
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27. Read and understand operator manuals for tools and equipment.
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28. Follow a written work schedule and plans.
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29. Read written instructions on the safe use of cleaning chemicals, use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
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30. Read and understand work orders, sketches and drawings in order to complete work assigned.
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31. Use Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) system to review safe handling, storage, or disposal of hazardous materials.
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32. Complete assignments involving several tasks.
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33. Operate cleaning tools such as brooms, mops, brushes, light buffers, vacuums.
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34. Operate industrial scrubbers, vacuum cleaners or other powered cleaning equipment.
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35. Maintain and operate hand and powered tools and equipment used in custodial work.
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36. Use common personal protection equipment (PPE), and demonstrated performance of duties with wearing proper PPE, including ear protective devises, safety glasses and gloves.
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37. Understand the need for Universal Precautions.
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38. Understand and have dealt with Blood borne Pathogen program.
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39. Understand differences between wastes, trash and recycling.
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40. Have dealt with safety issues and duties in outside climates such as sidewalks, ramps, steps, etc., during inclement weather.
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41. Use handcarts, dollies, when moving, loading and unloading material and supplies.
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42. Store toxic cleaning supplies in accordance with labeling instructions and procedures.
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43. Perform manual labor work which requires frequent lifting and moving of objects up to 50 pounds.
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