Organization
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Upper Mississippi River Park Maintenance Volunteer

Duration
Recruiting through Oct 31st
Location
De Soto, WI

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting through Oct 31st

De Soto, WI 54624

About this Opportunity

The 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

Issue area

  • Environment

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