Maintenance/Facilities Volunteer

Maintenance / Facilities Worker volunteers support the park’s operational needs by assisting with the upkeep and appearance of outdoor areas and landscape features. This role plays an important part in ensuring that park grounds remain clean, welcoming, and safe for visitors andstaff.

All work must follow established safety procedures and River Raisin NBP maintenance standards. Assignments vary based on skill level, experience, and current operational needs, and are typically performed under the supervision of qualified NPS staff. Completed work is periodically reviewed to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Maintenance / Facilities Worker Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks involving buildings, grounds, and facilities, including:

• Assists with routine maintenance of structures such as buildings, fences, trails, and roads
• Performs minor carpentry, painting, and repair work using hand and power tools
• Assists in grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, clearing debris, and landscaping
• Supports trail maintenance including clearing vegetation, repairing tread, and installing features (e.g., water bars)
• Assists with cleaning and upkeep of public-use areas such as restrooms, picnic areas, and campgrounds
• Loads, unloads, and moves materials, tools, and supplies

Uses and maintains tools and equipment:

• Operates basic hand tools and small power equipment (e.g., trimmers, blowers)
• Follows instructions for safe equipment use and storage
• Reports damaged or unsafe tools/equipment

Supports maintenance operations:

• Follows assigned work orders or direction from maintenance staff
• Assists higher-graded workers on more complex tasks
• Maintains work areas in a clean and organized condition