Live in a Park - Become a Resident Caretaker @ Hurkey Creek Park

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HURKEY CREEK PARK is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts and hosts two well-known mountain biking competitions each year. Though trails are limited within the park, Hurkey Creek Trail leads out the back of the park into USFS public land and other trails are a short ride or drive away. The park’s rustic but well maintained campground offers 130 individual campsites for overnight or extended stays of up to 14 days, as well as large group camping areas in 5 separate loops that can accommodate 80-100 campers each. Popular activities for both campers and day-use guests include picnicking, BBQ, hiking, biking and bird-watching. The meadow offers a large area for outdoor games or group gatherings. For the younger set, there is a fun modern playground.

OVERVIEW: Live on-site in the caretaker residence and fulfill a minimum of 20 work hours per week in exchange for a discounted rent of $350.00/month plus utilities.

DUTES INCLUDE: Open and close gates and points of entry, Greet visitors and determine appropriate fees based on usage of services; collects fees, issues receipts and permits, and records all registration information , answers inquiries and provides information on services, rules, and regulations in person and over the phone , observes established procedures to ensure the safety and security of visitors including refusing entry to persons not conforming to regulations , participate in custodial duties, work with maintenance personnel on minor construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of structures, facilities and grounds.