Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US National Park Service; Harpers Ferry (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service at Harper's Ferry National Historic Park is seeking a Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment.

The role requires performing custodial duties and operating motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds under general supervision, ensuring cleanliness and safety across park facilities. Applicants should document related experience and training in their resume to demonstrate qualification.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform custodial/janitorial tasks and motor vehicle operations under general supervision.
• Experience with cleaning restrooms, windows, vacuuming carpets, floors, and trash/recyclables.
• Operate power equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor buffers and floor strippers.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial/janitorial tasks under supervision and policy compliance.
• Operate and maintain vehicles up to 10,000 pounds.
• Perform cleaning duties including restrooms, windows, floors and trash/recycling.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Work Practices

Dexterity and Safety

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools

Job description

You will serve as a Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) for Harper's Ferry National Historic Park in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.

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This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment.

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:

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
3. Dexterity and Safety
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform custodial/janitorial tasks and motor vehicle operations under general supervision subject to inspection for compliance with work and safety standards and policies including:

• Ability to operate trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds;
• Perform work providing laboring assistance, cleaning restrooms, windows, vacuuming carpets, floors, emptying trash and recyclables;
• Operate power equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor buffers and floor strippers.

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. 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.