What are the responsibilities and job description for the FUL - Seasonal Custodial Worker (MVO) position at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area?
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through July but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June, July 2026.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following 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.
CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Whiskey Town National Recreation Area, CA
Performs custodial/janitorial duties:
Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. Occasionally works outdoors in possible inclement weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element.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)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Ability to follow directions in a Shop
- Dexterity and Safety
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
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.
CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Responsibilities:
The duty station for the park is:Whiskey Town National Recreation Area, CA
Performs custodial/janitorial duties:
- Cleaning, sanitizing, emptying trash, and restocking public restrooms.
- Cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash and recyclables.
- Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy (industrial type) power scrubber and buffer.
- Washes walls using powered wall washing machines and/or by hand.
- Vacuums/cleans rugs, carpets, etc. using heavy vacuum cleaner.
- Adjusts, cleans, and oils these machines and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments.
- Moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment.
- Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, wash walls, etc.
- Keeps shop areas clean and in order.
- Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes various liquid and solid wastes, spills, etc.
- On a regular and recurring basis operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, flatbed trucks, 5-yard dump trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work site located in the park.
Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. Occasionally works outdoors in possible inclement weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures.
Salary : $21