About this role
Job SummaryThe primary purpose of the position is to perform moderately heavy physical labor requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment
QualificationsTo 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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Minimum Qual Screen Out: Perform intermediate level laborer duties associated with trades appropriate to this position without more than normal supervision. Laborer duties include loading and unloading supplies; digging ditches; moving and arranging furniture; sweeping, mopping floors; stripping floor wax and using a variety of floor polishers; emptying garbage cans; cleaning restrooms; ensure needed materials and tools are available and are in good working order; and lifting and moving heavy loads over 50 pounds. Possess a good work ethic, dexterity and can perform strenuous work as required by the position. Tasks assigned are inspected upon completion by work leader or supervisor for conformance to requirements. 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.
Major DutiesMAJOR DUTIES: Use hand and light power tools such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc. Receive and complete oral received work assignments. Lift and move heavy objects or materials weighing over 50 pounds that do not require special handling such as carrying garbage cans, loading trash trucks, and lifting and moving heavy furniture for sustained periods of time. Maintain general cleanliness of grounds, mow, rake, edge, and water lawns, trim trees and shrubbery, remove weeds and debris from flower beds and other landscape features pick up litter from grounds and roadsides, clean fire pits. Observe all safety requirements when using custodial, hand tools, and power tools, including personal protective equipment. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is January 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm (est). Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date. SALARY: Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link: Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay. For more information about the park visit: Fort Scott National Historic Site George Washington Carver National Monument Hot Springs National Park Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Wind Cave National ParkRequirementsU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Driver's License: 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. Uniform You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Minimum Age: 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. Government Housing: Housing may be available at Wind Cave National Park. Housing is NOT available at Fort Scott National Historic Site, George Washington Carver National Monument, Hot Springs National Park, and Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.