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Position Title
Custodial Worker MVO (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-BOST-25-12636548-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 2, 2025 to Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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
1. Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Custodial Worker (MVO), WG-3566-4 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection and select only one response. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. You must provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. If you do not meet these requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Thank you for your interest in this position. For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Perform required duties while maintaining clean and neat work area. (limit characters)
3. Empty trash barrels; replace plastic liners and disposal trash properly while maintaining the appearance of public areas. (limit characters)
4. Remove snow and ice from public areas using gas powered snow blower and hand tools. (limit characters)
5. Clean rest rooms in commercial facility using proper equipment and techniques. (limit characters)
6. Sweep sidewalks, stairways and roadways to maintain clean and neat appearance of public areas. (limit characters)
7. Read and interpret labels, manuals and manufacturers diagrams. (limit characters)
8. Read and understand work orders in order to complete work assignments. (limit characters)
9. Read and follow written instructions on the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment. (limit characters)
10. Follow written work schedules and plans to ensure that assigned work is performed correctly and in a timely fashion. (limit characters)
11. Read and follow written instructions concerning the safe use of cleaning chemicals and ensure that no accidents occur. (limit characters)
12. Operate auto-scrubbers, commercial vacuums, floor polishers/buffers, and snow blowers and have the ability to clean and make adjustments to the powered cleaning equipment. (limit characters)
13. Perform minor operating maintenance on heavy powered equipment like lawn mowers and snow blowers such as adding fuels, cleaning and lubricating parts, and tightening connections. (limit characters)
14. Use a wide variety of hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, rakes and shovels. (limit characters)
15. Clean office spaces including high dusting, polishing, window cleaning, and rug vacuuming and shampooing. (limit characters)
16. Move furniture, supplies and other equipment that weighs in excess of 50 pounds. (limit characters)
17. Use common personal safety protective equipment including ear protective devices, safety glasses and hard hats. (limit characters)
18. Protective devices on equipment including blade guards on mowers and saws. (limit characters)
19. Use handcarts, dollies, hydraulic hand truck when moving, loading and unloading materials and supplies. (limit characters)
20. Manually load and unload trucks safely. (limit characters)
21. Store supplies in accordance with labeling instructions and procedures. (limit characters)
22. As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. (limit characters)