Location of Assignment: Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA) South Day Use Parking lot and Trail Head, Paddlers Access Parking, North Luckiamute Parking and Trail Head

Time Commitment/Schedule: Friday thru Tuesday 630am-11am and 1 hour during posted closed time,. Example: Host Bob opens park at 630am then works until 11am.  Host Bob then leaves the park to visit family, but must return 30 minutes before closing but is not obligated to stay more than ½ hour after closing.  Volunteers should work on average 4 hours a day. Could vary depending on tasks.

Purpose of Volunteer Role:  To help us welcome our visitors to a clean and safe park.  To help us protect our park resources in the day and evening and informing staff of any concerning activities that may need reporting (ex: abandoned cars or house-lessness)

General Responsibilities:

·       Open/close gates per posted hours at Luckiamute South Day Use, Paddlers Access, North Trail head, Sarah Helmick andd park office gates.

·       Daily blow park entrances, paths to restrooms, parking areas, and North Trail wood vehicle bridge

·       Check restrooms: sweep floors, change toilet paper if needed, alert staff if it needs immediate attention, (restrooms get deep cleaned by staff 2-3 times a week)

·       Check garbage cans (5) and litter pick parking area and turf area

·       Maintain landscaped areas using weed trimmers and deck mowers

·       Check South Luckiamute Trail weekly for litter, trim back any branches, keep grass mowed that defines trail bed, inform staff of any down trees

·       Meet and greet visitors

·       May be assigned additional projects if needed by park staff

Daily Equipment Used:

·       Share Park Vehicle-Chevy Colorado

·       Polaris Side by side for trails

·       John Deer 1435 72” front deck mower, shared among staff, may have schedule for use in busy season

·       Backpack or electric blower, weed eater

·       Litter stick, broom, bucket

·       Issued equipment: 1 set of keys, I-phone/charger, Notebook

Restricted Task:

·       Chainsaw operation, includes the use of powered pole saws

·       Being impolite or unprofessional with other park staff, volunteers, or visitors

·       Operation of quads, tractors, skid steers, excavators

·       Certain vehicles that are assigned to staff outside our unit but are stored at the park

·       Park Rule enforcement:  Volunteers can advise rules but cannot enforce, if a visitor disregards your advisory contact, you must tap out and call a ranger.

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Ability to lift 20 pounds

·       Be at least 18 years old

·       Have a self contained camping unit as a living space with amenities to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness for interacting with guests, this park does not have shower facilities

·       Open, flexible, and friendly

·       Ability to operate a 1435 front deck mower or other type of large mower

·       Ability to operate a shared park truck, must have a valid drivers license or with a host team that has a driver with a valid drivers license

·       Work in a variety of environmental conditions

·       Operate various type of blowers and weed trimmers, electric of gas powered