Position Description
Position: Maintenance Assistant
Location: Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge – Errol, NH
Job Description: The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is partnering with the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Center to provide a Maintenance Assistant for the summer of 2024. One full-time assistant will assist Refuge Staff with general maintenance duties including, but not limited to: performing minor electrical maintenance and repairs; installing and repairing cabinets; performing general woodworking activities (e.g., cutting boards to length, shaping, sanding); painting interior and exterior building surfaces; and cleaning/maintaining machinery in safe working order. Additional tasks may include driving and performing general maintenance on trucks with rated weight capacities up to and including one ton; maintaining boats and marine engines; maintaining station grounds by mowing lawns and trimming trails; installing and repairing display panels in visitor centers and assuring that visitor facilities are clean and well maintained- including regular cleaning of outhouses, toilets, trash receptacles, kayak ramps, and parking areas.
General Requirements:
● U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
● Valid state driver’s license.
● Must be able to work independently; must have good observational skills and communication skills.
● Schedule flexibility, including weekend, holidays, and morning/ evening shifts.
● Willingness to follow federal COVID-19 policies and guidance.
Wages and Benefits:
● $18-19/hr
● Federal Holidays Off
● Housing may be available
● Work vehicle and equipment provided
● Wilderness First Aid and CPR training
Duration of Employment: 9 weeks, Full-Time Seasonal
Start Date: June 8th, 2024
End Date: August 9th, 2024
Deadline to Apply: May 31st, 2024
How to Apply: Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, and 2-3 References to paul_casey@fws.gov
Contact Information:
Paul Casey, Refuge Manager
paul_casey@fws.gov
Office: 603-482-3415 ext.151
Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NorthWoods:
People of every race, color, gender, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, belief system and background are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. NorthWoods believes that diversity in our workplace is essential to building vibrant human and natural communities and strives to provide opportunities for everyone without discrimination.
About NorthWoods
NorthWoods Stewardship Center is a non-profit conservation and education organization based in East Charleston, Vermont. We serve the communities of Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as facilitating conservation projects and programs throughout New England. Our main lodge and facilities are part of a 1,500 acre conserved campus and demonstration forest, open to the public, year-round. We achieve our mission to connect people and place through the synergy of four program areas: Environmental Education, the Conservation Corps, Conservation Science, and Forest Stewardship. Learn more about us.