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Caretaker

Website Forest Service

Job category:
Maintenance
Volunteer
Compensation: RV Site Only
Hookups: Partial
Wi-Fi: Unknown
Pets OK?: Unknown

Job Description

ADDRESS: Coronado National Forest

DATES: 2/1/2021 – 4/15/2021

DESCRIPTION:

Caretaker for Brown Canyon Ranch – Day Use Area

 

We are seeking friendly and independent caretakers for one site on the Coronado NF: Brown Canyon Ranch day use area. At the site, caretakers will be responsible for greeting the public and answering questions. Caretakers are also responsible for maintenance (e.g., Light trail work, adobe patching, light carpentry, grounds-keeping, cleanup and restocking of the facilities, etc.) working with FS recreation and archaeologists on stabilization and interpretive projects. Amenities available may vary; detailed information will be provided to those volunteers selected for the project.

 

This opportunity will recruit until all sessions are filled, so apply today!

 

Number of openings: Seasonally, throughout year. Desire to have 3 month rotations.

 

Special skills: Must be self-reliant and willing to work independently after orientation; preference given to those interested in history and willing to communicate with the public; general handyperson skills

 

Facilities: RV/trailer pad provided for caretakers; hookups; Electric from a solar system, Sewer, but currently not water. 

 

Other facilities vary; detailed information will be provided to selectees during the selection process.

 

Nearest towns: Sierra Vista, AZ within 10 miles

 

Applications due: Ongoing until filled

DUTIES
Caretakers will be responsible for greeting the public and answering questions. Caretakers are also responsible for maintenance (e.g., Light trail work, adobe patching, light carpentry, grounds-keeping, cleanup and restocking of the facilities, etc.) working with FS recreation and archaeologists on stabilization and interpretive projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be self-reliant and willing to work independently after orientation; preference given to those interested in history and willing to communicate with the public; general handyperson skills. 
SKILLS
  • Carpentry
  • Conservation Education
  • General Assistance
  • Visitor Information
  • Working with People

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This caretaker site is located in Brown Canyon and is situated at about 5,000’ elevation.  Due to the elevation, this site has the added benefit of being much cooler in the summer when compared to the surrounding areas.  For example Tucson and Phoenix are located at about 2,000’ and 1,000’ respectively.
The neighboring city of Sierra Vista offers many big box stores, restaurants and services you would expect to find in any city.  The City of Sierra Vista’s elevation is approximately 4,600’.  The Huachuca Mountains range from 4,600’-9,466’ with about 150 miles of trails on the district.  Miller Peak Wilderness located within the Huachuca Mountains is about 20,000 acres.  On the western side of the District we also have Parker Canyon Lake, a 125 acre lake that is very popular in the summer.
 

 

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