Maintenance
Volunteer
Job Description
FROM: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/
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ADDRESS: Ice Harbor Lock and Dam – Lake Sacajawea; 1215 E Ainsworth; Burbank, Washington 99323-8662
DEPT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
DATES: 5/1/2021 – 9/10/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Seeking to fill 2 Grounds Maintenance/Campground Host positions.
Windust Campground is located on the north bank of Lake Sacajawea near Snake River Mile 39. Windust Campground is a remote campground that offers campsites, day use facilities, and a boat ramp.
You will be wearing two hats as a Grounds Maintenance/Campground Host volunteer, which are:
#1: Grounds Maintenance: This includes mowing, irrigating, and cleaning campsites. Camping is free and is first come, first serve.
#2: Campground Host: This includes checking in with campers and reminding them of park rules.
DUTIES
* All safety equipment and training will be provided for any tasks. Duties include but not limited to the following:
Mowing
Weed eating/trimming
Painting
Tree pruning
Irrigating
Informing Park Rangers or Maintenance staff of any issues
Informing park visitors of rules
QUALIFICATIONS
Desire to work and live in a natural outdoor setting, with your own RV
Desire to meet and interact with people from varied backgrounds
Appearance should be neat and reflect positively on the Corps
Ability to remain calm in busy situations
Physical ability to lift 30 pounds and carry for approximately 25 feet
Able to spot safety hazards and take prompt appropriate action to correct in accordance with training provided
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position mostly takes place outdoors and may require extended periods during adverse conditions such as heat, cold, and rain. Volunteers are expected to have the ability to work independently but generally work with other volunteers and USACE staff.