Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) Leader

This position is within the Facilities Maintenance Division at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and reports directly to the Buildings and Utilities Maintenance Supervisor.

At the full performance level (WL-05) the incumbent is responsible for leading performing oversight assisting in and developing work planning for a staff that could range from 1-5 lower graded permanent full-time WGcustodial workers.
Major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

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

• 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 have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• 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 - 10/19/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

1. Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat Clean and in Order)
3. Dexterity and Safety
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Cleaning restrooms housing dorm areas
• Replacing light bulbs and dispensers
• Performing minor maintenance
• Operating vehicles handling and transporting supplies and materials.

Additionally your resume must show that you have the background to teach others in tool use related to the custodial trade techniques and the safe handling and storage of chemicals.

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 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.

Required Experience:

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