Maintenance
Job Description
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AREA: Northern Area (Fairbanks to Tok)
Northern Area Office
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks AK 99709-4613
The following positions were open as of 11/18/20 according to the website. These positions are interpreted to welcome RVs but may or may not have hookups and amenities. For full listings for this region/area, visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstnorth.htm
Harding Lake State Recreation Area
The recreation area is on the North shoreline of Harding Lake, approximately 45 miles Southeast of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. The large campground consists of individual walk-in sites, a 20 vehicle capacity camp-a-lot section, and an additional 20 sites overflow area for self contained RV units during busy holiday weekends. Harding Lake is a very popular weekend getaway destination for the residents of the Fairbanks area. Recreational boating, fishing, picnicking and beach activities make Harding Lake a busy park during the warm and sunny summer months.
Routine host projects: Monitor campground, boat launch and fee program; assist with firewood and decal sales; assist campers and day users; maintain visitor use logs; perform minor maintenance, clean and maintain restrooms; assist with the operation of the Harding Lake entrance fee station.
Amenities: Subsistence payment; electricity, phone, sanitation and water hook-up; showers at Harding Lake Ranger Station. Several convenience stores are in the area, major services in Fairbanks and North Pole, within 45 miles of park.
Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, late May to early September. Preference given for longer commitments.
For contact information visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstnorth.htm
Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area
The Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area includes Olnes Pond and Whitefish, which are located at approximately 10.5 and 11 mile of the Elliot highway north of Fairbanks. Combined, this is a 400 acre recreation area with fishing access, camping, picnicking, boating, and ATV recreation. This is a very popular location for locals given its proximity to Fairbanks. Recreational boating, fishing, camping, and ATV activities make Lower Chat (especially Olnes) a busy park during the summer months.
Routine host duties/responsibilities: monitor campground; boat launch and fee program; assist with firewood sales; assist campers and day users, maintain campground (trash pickup, cleaning latrines, firepits); and maintain visitor logs.
Amenities: subsistence payment. Hosts are required to have a motor home and transportation. No site amenities are provided.
Season: 7-8 weeks minimum, mid/late May through mid September. Preference given for longer commitments.
For contact information visit: http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstnorth.htm