Hatchery Maintenance and Caretaker RV-Volunteer

The volunteer will work either alone, as a group member, or as a group leader while working on hatchery property. The volunteer will have a work schedule to be determined (days and times may be subject to change depending on hatchery needs, weather, and projects). The maintenance and caretaker volunteer duties include but are not limited to:  1) maintaining approximately 10 acres of property including landscaping activities such as, vegetation pruning, mowing and brush clearing, weed trimming, leaf collection, patrolling the hatchery to ensure grounds are safe and clear of debris, and cleaning-up trash and vegetation debris from hatchery property, 2) general maintenance and upkeep of buildings (i.e. changing light bulbs, cleaning, window washing, floor, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, minor drywall repair, painting, etc.), 3) assist with general animal care such as feeding fish and cleaning of tanks and fish raceways. 4) depending on the comfort level of the volunteer, assist with maintenance of equipment and fleet vehicles, water conveyance and treatment infrastructure, and feed devises. The volunteer will conduct each duty as listed using an array of USFWS equipment, including but not limited to poll saws, hand saw, drill, hammers, sledge hammer, power-washer, blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, push mower, zero turn mower, and pickup trucks. The volunteer may elect to assist with tours and educational outreach events and efforts.

SKILLS

• Carpentry
• Drivers License
• Hand Power Tools
• Operation and Maintenance of Landscaping tools and equipment

JOB HAZARDS

• Equipment operation
• Equipment maintenance