Organization
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Kaweah Lake/Terminus Dam-Site Host-Slick Rock Recr

Duration
Recruiting through Jan 15th
Location
Lemon Cove, CA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting through Jan 15th

Lemon Cove, CA 93244

About this Opportunity

Point of contact for this opportunity:  Robin.W.Lebo@usace.army.mil  559-597-2301.

 

Site Host: Slick Rock Recreation Area:

This Position is Year Round 2020

Volunteer Duties:

Upkeep and repair of park facilities such as: restrooms, trails and natural areas. This requires cleaning and inspection of facilities for repair needs, repairing facilities, mowing, weed eating, and other environmental conservation techniques. Work minimum 25 hours per week and live in natural outdoor setting with your own RV. Foster teamwork by participating in group workdays and other special events and activities. At times, may assist with day-use monitoring of visitors.

Special Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Cognitive and verbal ability to communicate with other park personnel.
2. Physical ability to operate mowing and maintenance machinery lifting and carrying 30 lbs for 100 feet (position may require extended periods in the outdoors during adverse conditions such as heat, cold or rain).
3. Visually able to spot safety hazards and take prompt appropriate action to correct in accordance with training provided.

Desired Experience:

1. Landscaping, planting and care of flowers or other small plants.
2. Natural resource conservation or trail work.
3. Custodial work (cleaning, painting, light repairs).
4. Mechanical Skills to maintain equipment.
5. Heavy equipment, plumbing, electrical, welding, masonry, or carpentry.
6. Being able to speak Spanish in this area is a plus but not required.
(Updated 12/31/2019)

Issue area

  • Environment

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