Volunteer
Job Description
* * 2024 Work at the Springs! Maintenance (April – December 2024) * *
Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park’s 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first-magnitude springs.
People have enjoyed the cool waters of Manatee Springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo Indians to modern park visitors. The first-magnitude spring releases an astounding 100 million gallons of water daily. This makes it a popular cooling-off spot and a great place to stroll on the park boardwalk and gaze into watery depths.
True to its namesake, manatees can be seen in the cooler months, and birds, mammals and fish are spotted year-round. The park also offers 8.5 miles of nature trails and a safe connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail, so don’t forget to bring your bicycles!
OVERVIEW: Park Resident Maintenance Host
Duties/Responsibilities (Including 5% other duties as assigned):
Assist with various projects such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other basic park maintenance.
Assist in the upkeep of facilities (replacing light bulbs, fixing leaks)
Equipment maintenance & repairs
Requires Friendly Customer Service!!!
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Volunteer Village
Electric 110V-30 AMP / 50AMP
Water
Sewer Hookup
Washer/Dryer
WiFi located at Concession
Cell Signal Spotty
Sewer
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Schedule: Varies.
Uniform Required: Volunteer Shirt, and Name Tag provided. Volunteer must provide Black Shoes, socks, and Belt.
Represent the Florida Park Service in a professional manner.
Follow the park’s policies and guidelines
Be reliable in fulfilling assignments doing a quality and professional job
Demonstrate honesty, teamwork and good moral behavior
Work as a team with fellow volunteers as well as paid staff and respect mutual roles
Work safely and smartly paying close attention to avoid mishaps
Provide adequate notice of absence to Volunteer coordinator
Fill out a weekly time sheet and turn it in to the Volunteer Coordinator each week
Must be able to interact with chemicals and cleaning supplies
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Maintenance experience desired.
Ability to operate hand tools & power tools.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with a campground setting.
Knowledge of campground and park regulations is helpful, but not required.
Have an ability to speak and interact with visitors in a friendly manner
A willingness and desire to help others
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on own
While cleaning experience (vacuuming, mopping etc) is desired; training is available so willingness to clean is desirable.
Attention to detail
Good work ethic
Knowledge of local area and resources helpful
Ability to provide superior assistance to a diversity of visitors
Ability to take directions and execute them well
Ability to maintain a professional appearance during shift
SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work at minimum 20 hours per week per camppsite. Maintenance host hours are flexible but will typically run Monday – Thursday 7AM – 12PM.
TRAINING:
Annual Volunteer Agreement
Annual – DEP Combo Training (topics: sexual harassment, workers’ compensation, and diversity).
COVID 19 In-Park Training
Volunteer Portal – Florida State Parks
District 2.Manatee Springs State Park