Contact Name: Jillian Olson
Company/Organization/Agency: (ORA Trails) Outdoor Recreation Alliance Of The Seven Rivers Region, Inc.
Address: 125 7th St N, c/o Smith's Bike Shop, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 United States
Email Address: jillian@oratrails.org
Contact Phone: (608) 313-5016
Job Title: Trail Maintenance Staff
Job Description: TRAIL MAINTENANCE STAFF
LTE, June – August 2022
Wage based on experience | Up to 30 hours per week
ORA Trails is accepting applications for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position for the Summer of 2022, June – August. The Trail Maintenance Staff position will earn an hourly wage based on experience and will be allowed up to 30 hours worked weekly. This position will be 100% field work.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has knowledge on current shared use trail building and maintenance trends
- Has knowledge on bike optimized trail features and trail shaping standards.
- Has knowledge on erosion tendencies and best practices to alleviate and prevent future damage
- Is able to work with handheld tools and power tools
- Is comfortable working outdoors every day on varying terrain, and carry up to 50 lbs. without accommodation
- Is comfortable working on a team with others
- Is 16 years or older and have reliable transportation to work
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the repair of trail damage on shared use trails and pump track, and provide support with new trail construction
- Understanding of La Crosse’s trail systems and trail layout
- Ability to travel to varying job sites within our trail systems on a daily basis
- Maintenance and inventory of tools and equipment, daily
- Agree to become first-aid/CPR certified upon hire
- Optional to become chainsaw certified
- Various maintenance tasks as needed
Job Start Date: 5/30/2022
Application Deadline: 5/13/2022
Additional Information: How to Apply:
Completed application forms are required for all applicants; cover letter and resume are optional.
Online: Visit www.oratrails.org/jobs
Mail a completed form to Jillian Olson at 125 7th St N. La Crosse, WI 54601
Send a completed copy via email to Jillian@oratrails.org