Seasonal Custodial Worker (MVO)

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NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039 hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season dates noted above.

See additional information section for details. The typical seasonal period is May-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 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 Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT): Ability to perform simple Custodial Worker duties such as 1) Mopping/waxing floors, cleaning mirrors, windows, urinals, and toilet bowls, cleaning walls, counter tops, sinks, fixtures, drinking fountains; 2) Collecting trash/refuse from containers and picking up litter; 3) Safely utilizing a variety of cleaning products containing chemicals that require measuring correct amounts of product to properly clean and disinfect multiple types of surfaces, floors, and carpets used in custodial work.

( i.e.

glass cleaners, disinfectants, hand soaps, carpet cleaners, general purpose cleaners) under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

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. Major Duties:

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled, or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The first cut-off date has been updated to 11:59 PM (EST), February 19, 2026.

Major Duties: Does the full range of cleaning duties in assigned areas following general instructions on the work to be done.

Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubbers and buffers. Washes walls using powered wall washing machine and/or by hand.

Vacuums/cleans rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans and oils these machines and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachements on them.

Washes and replaces blinds and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment. Replaces and/or installs paper goods, etc.

in restrooms. Uses various preparation to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floors, wall and ceiling surfaces.

Removes stains from a variety of surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions. As required, keeps shop areas clean and in order.

Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes oil, hydaulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids.

Moves heavy boxes, crates, parts, or other obstacles in order to clean up the area and picks up scraps of wood, metal, and other materials.

Removes scrap and trash cans from area to central pickup point. Wipes benches, machinery, etc., as directed.

Performs general trash collection/removal from areas such as offices, restrooms, public areas, etc. Operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000lbs.

to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park. Boston National Historical Park (U.S.

National Park Service): The typical seasonal period is May-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 Salary-$24.07-$28.08 Salem Maritime National Historical Park (U.S.

National Park Service): The typical seasonal period is May-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 Salary-$24.07-$28.08 Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (U.S.

National Park Service): The typical seasonal period is May-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 Salary-$24.07-$28.08 Gateway National Recreation Area (U.S.

National Park Service): The typical seasonal period is May-Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 Salary-$24.97-$29.14