Natural Resources Maintenance Crew

The Student Conservation Association is hiring a Natural Resources Maintenance Crew member in Oldtown, ID, for maintenance of recreation facilities and waterways. Responsibilities include campsite rehabilitation, infrastructure repair, and teamwork in challenging conditions. The position runs from May 12 to August 18, 2025, requires a valid driver's license, and involves physical labor. Compensation includes various allowances but no living accommodations are provided.
Position Summary

Maintenance at Recreation facilities and waterways. Work includes campsite rehabilitation, on water work, use of manual and powered tools common to work involving landscaping, plumbing, equipment maintenance, irrigation repair and forest management.

Schedule

May 12, 2025 – August 18, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Operation of vehicles and trailers.
• Maintenance and repair on infrastructure associated with campground facilities to include buildings, docks, irrigation systems, fences, potable and wastewater systems.
• Modification of on water drift boom assemblies.
• Engage as a crew member to promote healthy group dynamics and promote effective and productive teamwork.
• Serve variable hours (long days and/or weekend), at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, in varying weather conditions, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Serve with the same crew for the duration of the season.

Marginal Duties

Cleaning, painting, weekly rounds checks, shop and vehicle upkeep.

Required Qualifications

· Valid driver’s license

· 18 years of age or older

· Able to operate full size pickups.

· Able to walk and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

· Able to maintain moderate to heavy work activity for 10-hour shifts.

· Able to understand and implement basic maintenance activities with supervision until a competent skill level is achieved.

· Able to operate basic hand tools.

· Able to work independently and on a crew.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating boats, skid steers, towing trailers.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

None, employee must provide their own.

Compensation

· $350 weekly Living Allowance (Paid bi-weekly)

· $50 weekly Commuting Allowance (Paid bi-weekly)

· $1500 monthly Housing Allowance (Paid in four installments. Employees can work up to 14 weeks)

· Hot Weather SCA Uniform Package

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Per USACE policy, candidate will not receive a to/from travel allowance but will receive a weekly commuting travel allowance instead

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where people may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.