What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance and Custodial Support position at National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions)?
For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55 ) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and other professional skills through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).
This position supports the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. This is an on-site position. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 416 hours.
Please Note: Experienced workers participating in the Program are called enrollees and are not considered employees of the federal agency nor NEW Solutions. You would be applying to be a participant in a program operated by NEW Solutions.
Duties:
Enrollee will support the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum, ensuring that spaces are clean and well maintained. Performs maintenance work including but not limited to pest control, grounds maintenance, and building repair/maintenance. Custodial duties include, but are not limited to keeping walkways clear, spaces swept and dusted, trash removed, and restrooms kept clean and refreshed.
Public Site maintenance tasks - 30%
Public Site custodial tasks - 30%
Museum/office maintenance tasks - 20%
Museum/office custodial tasks - 20%
Qualifications:
- Must be 55 years or older
- HS/GED Degree with minimum additional experience of 1 year(s) in basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical or air-conditioning equipment, maintenance repair and/or construction in a commercial, institutional, or historical building OR minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical or air-conditioning equipment, maintenance repair and/or construction in a commercial, institutional, or historical building.
- Experience working in a natural park environment, museum, or historic site preferred.
- Must possess good oral communication skills, and be able to follow instructions and take direction by various means of communication such as phone, two-way radio, and computer.
- Experience required with Windows
Hours: Part-time/Temporary, 8 hours per week
Other:
- Health and Safety Considerations: Some maintenance and landscaping support
- Required Safety Gear: Gloves, safety goggles
- Safety Gear Use: Some maintenance and landscaping support
- Physical requirements: Enrollee will regularly be working outside in extreme temperatures. Must be able to spend time standing and walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, and metal, as well as slippery and wet surfaces. Must be able to climb the lighthouse – 156 feet from ground level over 130 narrow steps. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and use handheld truck/dolly. Must be able to perform duties requiring bending at neck, waist, and shoulders, twisting and rotating hands, elbows and forearms; frequent squatting and crouching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.