Hatchery Maintenance and Caretaker RV-Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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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
Start Date - 2025-05-01
End Date - 2025-10-31
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About U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Location:
5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS Visitor Services, Bailey’s Crossroads, VA 22041, US
Mission Statement
Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. We are the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of these important natural resources for the American public.
The agency includes both the National Wildlife Refuge System and the National Fish Hatchery System.
The Service's origins date back to 1871 when Congress established the U.S. Fish Commission to study the decrease in the nation’s food fishes and recommend ways to reverse that decline. (More on our history below.) Today, we are a diverse and largely decentralized organization, employing about 8,000 dedicated professionals working out of facilities across the country.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4 Holden RoadNorth Chittenden, VT 05763
DATE POSTED
September 20, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
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