Maintenance Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Thomas Edison National Historical Park seeks volunteers for facilities and maintenence assistance. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Performs simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, equipment and related utilities.
- Assists higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
- Performs minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects where appearances are not critical such as staining picnic tables and trash barrels.
- Performs minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures which do not require custom fitting or solder joints; replaces faucet washers; unplugs drains using a plunger; replaces liquid petroleum gas bottles.
- Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments according to established procedures.
- Reports discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items.
- Operates a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work.
- Cleans and services chemical toilets, restrooms, and other staff and visitor facilities. Collects trash.
Start Date - 2025-03-01
End Date - 2025-12-31
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Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
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The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
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211 Main StreetWest Orange, NJ 07052
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2025
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