Job Description
CAMPGROUND: Blackhawk Park- Upper Mississippi River
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AVAILABILITY: 4/1/2020–10/31/2020
RV INFORMATION: Camp SitesDescription: Free campsite for 20-25 hours per week of work.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Activities• Construction/Maintenance • Pest/Disease Control • Timber/Fire Prevention • Trail/Campground Maintenance • Fish/Wildlife • General Assistance • Weed/Invasive Species Control DescriptionThe US Army Corps of Engineers, Blackhawk Park is looking for motivated volunteers to help assist in our park maintenance duties. Blackhawk Park is a 90 acres campground with 150 campsites, along the banks of the Mississippi River Pool 9 near DeSoto WI (25 miles south of La Crosse WI) and generally caters to family and anglers. General duties of a Campground Maintenance duties: General assistance to the full time Maintenance Worker with a variety of maintenance tasks. Operating a UTV, and possible Govt vehicles. Non-Routine Mowing/Cleaning (Hired contract for the routine Mowing of Park and Cleaning of bathrooms) General painting of signs, tables, structures Fixing fencing, and replacing signage Pressure washing Light Tree trimming/brush removal Flood Cleaning/debris removal Having fun while working safely in accordance to all USACE safety policies We are looking for a minimum of one month commitment, or as long as applicant are interested. Blackhawk Park is open for April 15-Oct 31st and we are looking for volunteers anytime April-Oct. We require 20-25hrs per week for a free campsite. Hours are flexible but typically are scheduled between 8am-4.30pm Monday-Friday. Volunteers should be in good physical condition and be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including rain, high humidity, and varying temperatures. Special Skills: None HOUSING & AMENITIESType: Camp SitesDescription: Free campsite for 20-25 hours per week of work.