Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) Leader

You will serve as a Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) Leader at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Permanent, Full-time, Competitive appointment. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 10/19/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Major duties

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 WG-3566-05 custodial workers. Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Lead other employees to ensure standards of service are maintained. Assist supervisor in the hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees. Serve as a backup to the supervisor in purchasing supplies and services to support a custodial operation. Monitor supply inventories and coordinate with supervisor to replenish supplies. Clean restrooms, housing, dorm areas, offices, visitor centers, and workshops. Perform minor maintenance, repairs, and service to gas powered blowers and sprayers. Enforce safety standards for front country and backcountry operations.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/19/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Dexterity and Safety Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Your resume must show that you have assisted in leading a team in custodial services and motor vehicle operations including: 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's 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. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: 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. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.