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Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)

National Park Service

Job Location:

Estes Park, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 23

Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

These Custodial Worker MVO positions are located at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes CO.

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This is a Permanent Full-time Competitive Career Seasonal appointment.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 07/28/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

At the full performance level (WG-05) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Clean restrooms housing dorm areas offices visitor centers and workshops.
Monitor supply inventories and coordinate with supervisor to replenish supplies.
Serve as a backup to the supervisor in purchasing supplies and services to support a custodial operation.
Assist supervisor in the hiring onboarding and training of new employees.
Perform minor maintenance repairs and service to gas powered blowers and sprayers.
Enforce safety standards for front country and backcountry operations.
Lead other employees to ensure standards of service are maintained.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

Qualifications

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)
Dexterity and Safety
Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform custodial services and motor vehicle operations under normal supervision such as:

Perform on personal level Custodial Worker tasks such as using a broom mop and vacuum cleaned bathrooms and toilet bowls.
Operated motor vehicles under limited traffic conditions and low speeds to transport materials/supplies loading and unloading cargo and performing routine operator maintenance of vehicles operated.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) 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.

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Career-Seasonal: These are appointments that are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. When operational needs and/or funds are not available the employee will be placed in non-pay status. Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic occasional or unplanned basis.
Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment.
You will work approximately 22 pay periods and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
Non-pay status is anticipated to be between Nov 1 and Mar 31.

Physical Demands: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing 30 to 50 and occasionally items up to 70 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment running power mowers pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads and/or operating power tools. Extensive walking bending and lifting are required by this position. Use of hands arms legs and feet required for manipulation of tools and controls in performance of duties.

Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work inside and outside in all kinds of weather conditions in a congested high-elevation mountainous environment. May be exposed to dusty drafty and noisy conditions as well as fumes. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts bruises and broken bones. The incumbent uses PPE such as safety gloves glasses earmuffs and other personal protective equipment to avoid injuries. Incumbent is required to work various shifts including early late weekends and holidays. Motor vehicles are driven in all types of traffic and weather on public roads use of a seat belt is required.

Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.

Probationary Period: This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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