Custodial Worker (Lead-MVO) Job in Gunnison, CO

Vacancy No. IM-1379-CURE-25-12668400-DE Department National Park Service
Salary $22.21 to $25.91 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 1/31/2025
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Locations:
Gunnison, CO


Summary

This position is located in the Curecanti National Recreation Area, in the Facility Management-Construction and Engineering Division in Gunnison, CO.

This position reports directly to the Buildings and Utilities Supervisor and is responsible for coordination of staffing duties. Ensuring all stock supplies are readily available and on hand and ensures all required duties are being completed. Acts as a liaison between lower graded custodial personnel and Supervisor.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S Citizens. Appointments to these positions are restricted to veteran' preference eligibles unless there are no qualified preference eligibles available or qualified. Applications will be accepted from non-preference candidates, but they will not be considered unless the preference eligible list is exhausted.

Duties

  • Lead others in performing custodial services.
  • Teach and lead others in tool use related to custodial work.
  • Lead others in safe vehicle operation.
  • Performs the full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area 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 attachments 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 preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall. and ceiling surfaces.
  • Removes stains from a variety of surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
  • Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, wash walls, etc.
  • Runs powered cleaning equipment; cleans and oils it, and changes brushes and accessories.
  • As required, keeps shop areas clean and in order.
  • Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes oil, hydraulic 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.
  • On a regular and recurring basis operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.
  • Occasionally provides general labor assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.


Physical Effort:
On a normal workday, the employee will work under fast-paced conditions to ensure that the custodial tasks and the crew are ready for the day of visitation. Most of the workday requires long hours of being on their feet, bending, crouching, stooping, several varieties of physical arm and body motions when sweeping and mopping and cleaning overhead. They may walk up and down stairs and slopes of varying degrees several times in a day. They will be required to be able to lift and move boxes or containers that weigh more than 50 lbs. They will be required to know how to use properly. On a normal workday, the employee will work under fast-paced conditions to ensure that the custodial tasks and the crew are ready for the day of visitation. Most of the workday requires long hours of being on their feet, bending, crouching, stooping, several varieties of physical arm and body motions when sweeping and mopping and cleaning overhead. They may walk up and down stairs and slopes of varying degrees several times in a day. They will be required to be able to lift and move boxes or containers that weigh in excess of 50 lbs. They will be required to know how to use properly.

Working Conditions:
The typical work surroundings will be both indoors and outdoors. The winter temperatures can be 30 degrees below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and the summer temperatures can be above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The environment is varied while conditions are dry and arid most of the year, the area is subject to heavy rains, snow, and high winds. All of these can create hazardous driving and working conditions. Many days are spent going from an indoor tempered environment to an outdoor hot and dry environment. This employee will work with a variety of chemicals that have low risks to human health when used properly.

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 will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's 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 driver's 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.
  • You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
  • If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
  1. Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen Out)
  2. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  4. Dexterity and Safety
  5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
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.

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.

ICTAP/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) 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.

Education

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

Additional information

For additional information about the duties and/or location of this position, please contact Ryan Staude at 970-765-6165 or ryan_staude@nps.gov

Government housing may be available.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/23/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

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

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Park Information:
The duty station for this position is Curecanti National Recreation Area. The park is located 16 miles west of Gunnison, Colorado. The park encompasses three reservoirs, including Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest body of water in Colorado. The two lower reservoirs are within the spectacular Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The park is at over 7,000 feet in elevation, and has sagebrush hills, deep forested canyons, and high desert plateaus. The park is home to a variety of plants and abundant wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and big horn sheep. There are 10,000 years of human history to explore, from Ute Native American to the narrow-gauge railroads and mines of the 19th century. There are abundant recreational opportunities in the area, including camping, biking, water activities, fishing, and hiking as well as numerous winter sports opportunities. Government housing is available. Gunnison has a population of approximately 5,000 and includes most grocery, shopping, and medical services. For more information on the Gunnison and Crested Butte area, see the Chamber of Commerce website: http://www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.

For more information on Curecanti National Recreation Area, see the website: www.nps.gov/cure.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

These positions are restricted to veteran's preference eligibles. Non-preference eligibles will not be considered if veterans are available.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
  • Ability To Lead Or Supervise
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/23/2025:

  1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
  2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
  3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation:
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
    • Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
  4. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 80 on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/23/2025. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

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Agency contact information

Deborah Artiaga
Address
Curecanti National Recreation Area
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230
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