Seasonal – Custodial Worker; MVO

Summary

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
March-July 2026.

Open & closing dates: 11/18/2025 to 01/07/2026.

Salary: $20.19 to $25.17 per hour.

Pay scale & grade: WG 4.

Locations and vacancies:

• Colorado National Monument – Fruita, CO – 1 vacancy
• Curecanti National Recreation Area – Gunnison, CO – 3 vacancies
• Mesa Verde National Park – Mesa Verde, CO – 2 vacancies
• Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area – Fort Smith, MT – 1 vacancy
• Capulin Volcano National Monument – Capulin, NM – 1 vacancy
• Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM – 3 vacancies
• Timpanogos Cave National Monument – American Fork, UT – 2 vacancies
• Golden Spike National Historic Park – Brigham City, UT – 2 vacancies
• Bryce Canyon National Park – Bryce Canyon, UT – 8 vacancies
• Capital Reef National Park – Torrey, UT – 1 vacancy
• Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area – Lovell, WY – 1 vacancy

Open to the public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) applicants. Veterans’ preference eligible; non‑preference candidates considered only if preference list exhausted.

This position performs the full range of custodial work, including cleaning and servicing vault toilets, buildings, campgrounds, and emptying trash receptacles. Positions require operating a government vehicle and may provide general labor assistance to maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc. Employees are uniformed and must respond to visitors politely.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Participation in Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program required.
• Government housing may be available depending on location.
• Part‑time schedules may be available depending on location.
• Uniform required; allowance provided.
• Work may include on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Travel overnight may be required occasionally.
• Training to complete and maintain a government charge card and travel authority may be required.
• Training to operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle may be required.
• Valid driver’s license required if a government motor vehicle is operated. Must submit Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, Driving Record, and certified driver’s records from all states.
• Minimum age 18 years.

To qualify, applicants must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:

If screening factor one is inadequate, the applicant will not be considered further.

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

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade. Salary range displayed does not guarantee higher pay.

for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay. This job announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification.

Not all locations listed will be filling positions. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified only if a vacancy exists.

Non‑Competitive Rehire Eligibility:
Temporary seasonal employees may maintain rehire eligibility if they work no more than 1,040 hours in total across the NPS in a service year.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Physical Effort:
Moderately heavy physical effort required (e.g., ladder use, powered equipment, lifting >50 lb).

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work with heat, light, ventilation, vibration, and exposure to strong cleaning solutions.

Candidates should be committed to improving Federal efficiency, passionate about…