Custodial Worker (MVO), Yosemite National Park, CA, Whiskeytown, CA
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Summary
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Custodial Worker (MVO), WG-3566-4 positions intended to assist permanent staff with custodial field work.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025
Duties
The duty stations for the parks are:
Yosemite National Park, CA
Whiskey Town National Recreation Area, CA
Performs custodial/janitorial duties:
- Cleaning, sanitizing, emptying trash, and restocking public restrooms.
- Cleaning, vacuuming, 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.
- Keeps 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 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, flatbed trucks, 5-yard dump trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work site located in the park.
Physical Demands: Moderately heavy physical effort is required when: using ladder and scaffolds to clean walls, ceilings, windows, ceilings fixtures; operating powered equipment; removing cans of or other containers of trash; and occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. Occasionally works outdoors in possible inclement weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures.