Student Veterans of America Jobs

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to frequently lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. 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. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. 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. Qualifications 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. A specific length of time and experience is not required to be considered qualified for this position; however, you must be able to demonstrate in your resume and supporting application materials that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Note: You must demonstrate that you have experience of PERSONALLY performing this type of work. Supervising, managing, planning or contracting this type of work which does not demonstrate that you can also personally do the work will not be considered as qualifying. 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 Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information 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. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.