Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)
Job Location:
King of Prussia, PA - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) at Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia Pennsylvania.
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This is a Permanent Competitive Full-time appointment.
At the full performance level (WG-04) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Does the full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area following general instructions on the work to be done.
- Performs custodial/janitorial duties cleaning sanitizing emptying trash and restocking public restrooms; cleaning vacuuming mopping 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.
- Keep 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 10000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks flatbed trucks 5 yard dump trucks etc.) to transport personnel material or equipment to work sited located on the park.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You 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.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a valid state drivers license to operate government vehicles.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- 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.
- 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.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/28/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
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/janitorial tasks and motor vehicle operations under general supervision subject to inspection for compliance with work and safety standards and policies including:
- Ability to operate trucks weighing up to 10000 pounds;
- Perform work providing laboring assistance cleaning restrooms windows vacuuming carpets floors emptying trash and recyclables;
- Operate power equipment such as floor scrubbers floor buffers and floor strippers.
- Experience must be clearly described and documented in your resume.
- Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire and if it does not your application will be marked as not eligible.
- 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.
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires moderately heavy physical effort and involves lifting and moving objects over 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds. Custodial workers must move and control heavy equipment carry and set up ladders and scaffolding and work from ladders and scaffolds. Frequently they must lift and move objects weighing about 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas which normally have adequate heat light and ventilation. The incumbent is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors etc. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds.
Ethics: All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here Period: Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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