Baxter State Park Trail Laborer

State of Maine•Millinocket, ME

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work responsible for the repair and overall maintenance of the Baxter State Park Trail. Responsibilities include repair and maintenance of trail infrastructure including (but not limited to) trail restorations, new trail construction, erosion control and signage of trails. Work is performed under general supervision. Baxter State Park offers some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maines's highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails. Working at Baxter State Park is described as an adventure, and the role involves challenging experiences in trail work within this iconic four-season wilderness park.

Requirements

Education and/or experience providing knowledge trail construction, maintenance and the proper use of tools/equipment associated with trail construction and maintenance.
Must have a valid Class C drivers License.
Knowledge of backcountry first-aid procedures.
Knowledge of trail maintenance, particularly footpath reconstruction.
Knowledge of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of construction materials.
Knowledge of backpacking, camping, and hiking techniques.
Knowledge of Wild Land Fire Suppression techniques, tools, pumps and maintenance.
Knowledge of applicable standards, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to operate and perform routine service and repairs to chainsaws under field conditions.
Ability to safely transport crewmembers and equipment on gravel roads.
Ability to lift, push and pull loads of 50+lbs repetitively.
Ability to backpack heavy packs (50+lbs) long distances and perform strenuous manual labor.
Ability to work under challenging conditions.
Ability to perform the manual labor associated with trail work.
Ability to read, understand, and follow maps.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
Knowledge of chainsaws and previous training in felling, limbing, and bucking trees.
Knowledge of backpacking, camping, and hiking techniques.
Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.
Ability to read, understand, and follow maps.
Ability to lift, push, and pull loads of 50+lbs repetitively.
Ability to backpack heavy packs (50+lbs) long distances and perform strenuous manual labor.

Responsibilities

Assist in trail repairs including deck bridge, bog bridge and trail construction/restoration in order to ensure Baxter State Park trails are properly constructed and maintained.
Assist with new trail construction including grubbing out tread way and refining conditions up to the Baxter State Park trail standards.
Cuts and clears brush along trail corridors in order to remove hazards.
Maintains tools, equipment and facility in order to maintain and improve trails.
Assist with construction of waterbars, rock staircases, check steps, stepping stones and rip-rap layout in order to control erosion.
Assists with the creation of hiking trails on washed out sections.
Replace weathered and obsolete trail signs.
Assist with trail blaze painting.