Custodial Worker (MVO) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Camp Verde, Arizona seeks a seasonal Custodian/Grounds Keeper to perform custodial and janitorial duties, grounds-keeping, and light maintenance tasks. The role may involve working alone or with a small crew and uses hand tools and basic electrical equipment.

Seasonal period identified as March–July 2027, with possible adjustments due to weather, project needs, or funding. Applicants must meet qualification requirements and demonstrate the ability to perform the

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and job requirements beyond blueprints.
• Ability to keep work area neat, clean and in order.
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
• Focus on dexterity and safety in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial and janitorial duties.
• Conduct grounds-keeping and light labor tasks.
• Operate light-duty motor vehicles and basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Interpret Instructions

Work Practices

Tools and Equipment

Dexterity and Safety

Job description

Primarily, the incumbent will perform general custodial and janitorial work, grounds-keeping, operate light duty motor vehicles, and laboring duties. May work alone or with a small crew. Uses hand tools and electrical equipment to perform minor maintenance.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Intermountain Region is March -July 2027 can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

To 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)

1. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)
2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Dexterity and Safety

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.