This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788219600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Custodial Worker positions are set aside for those with veterans preference. Non-veterans may not be selected until all available qualified veterans who apply to this announcement have been considered.
If you have questions about this position, please contact supervisor Sigmund Mulnik (sigmund_mulnik@nps.gov / 314-655-1709).
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 05/03/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
04/24/2024 to 05/03/2024
$21.33 - $24.88 per hour
WG 4
3 vacancies in the following location:
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MW-1544-JEFF-24-12394032-DE
788219600
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to all U.S. Citizens
NOTE: Your resume MUST document this type of work experience. If it does not, then you will be found not qualified.
Major Duties: Clean and maintain the Gateway Arch complex which includes the employee office and work areas, as well as the areas that are accessible to the general public such as the museum areas (galleries, exhibit rooms), visitor center areas (lobbies, restrooms, hallways), and the monument (trams, tram load zones, observation deck) while adhering to daily/hourly tasking deadlines.
Use commercial/industrial janitorial materials, tools, and equipment while following prescribed cleaning methods for every-day-use surfaces as well as surfaces requiring historical preservation such as wood and stone floors (maple, oak, pine, limestone, marble, terrazzo), doors, banisters, columns, pilasters, chandeliers, and furniture (mahogany, oak, cherrywood). Dispose of heavy/bulky bags of waste materials and maintain containers in clean, sanitary condition. Use heavy duty powered equipment, such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, burnishers, and high-pressure hot water cleaners for carpets. Make minor adjustments to such equipment while in use to ensure proper operation. Pick up litter on lawns, steps and sidewalks. Wash and disinfect picnic tables. Remove snow from steps, porticos, ramps, and sidewalks. Assist with moving bulk packaging and specific mail transporting. Operate a light duty motorized vehicle for transporting personnel, material, and equipment.
Clean the upper Arch observation deck encompassing the ceiling, windows, walls, port-a-potty, steep stairways, and a significantly inclined floor surface (carpet). Independently keep restrooms clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition. Clean restroom fixtures consisting of toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories and service sinks with operating valves, faucets, drains, and exposed pipes; electric hand dryers; dispensers for soap, towels, toilet tissue, and sanitary napkins, refuse receptacles; and toilet partitions including their doors. Clean furnishings such as tables, desks, chairs, sofas, benches, and book and exhibit cases. Clean glass, plastic, walk-off mats, runners and throw rugs. Clean high-traffic areas such as entrance ways, hallways, elevators, escalators, ramps, and steep stairways. Clean Arch tram load zones and tram capsules. Provide assistance during special events and activities when required. Many of the tasks employ the use of physical dexterity.
Physical Demands: Moderately heavy physical effort is required when: using ladder and scaffolds to clean walls, ceilings, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc.; operating powered equipment; removing cans of or other containers of trash; and occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work required may be at different interior levels of the 630 foot Gateway Arch.
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, etc.
Area Information: The Gateway Arch National Park is located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The park memorializes the city's role in westward expansion through the 630 foot Gateway Arch and underground Museum at the Gateway Arch. The Old Courthouse commemorates the site where the slave Dred Scott began his freedom suit, ultimately leading to the divisive U. S. Supreme Court decision that polarized the nation and became a leading cause of the Civil War. "Whether you're single or have a family, a sports fan or connoisseur of the arts, a fitness fanatic or a film aficionado, St. Louis has something for you." -St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association. A sports lover's paradise, fans are kept on the edge of their seats all year by a host of professional teams. With remarkable low cost of living for all the comforts and attractions it affords, St. Louis has a small-town feel, yet offers all the amenities you'd expect in a major metropolitan area, including top-notch health care and education resources. The City of St. Louis is relatively small, but the surrounding metropolitan area with nearly two million residents in both Missouri and Illinois offers many suburban and rural counties for easy commutes. Cultural institutions abound; in Forest Park alone, you'll find the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center, the Municipal Opera and more. There are over 100 parks and some 200 miles of cycling, running and walking trails. Visit the website: http://www.stlrcga.org for more information
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A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles. Non-preference eligible veterans may not be selected until all available qualified preference eligible veterans who apply to this announcement have been considered. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/03/2024:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/03/2024.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788219600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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