Maintenance Assistant

Facility

View of Endicott Marsh in winter with brown grass and water
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Natural wetlands have attracted and provided wetland habitat to birds and other wildlife at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge for hundreds of years. The small pocket of diverse land and waters has been designated as a Continentally Important Bird Area.
National Wildlife Refuge
Seymour,IN

Location

Address

12985 E. U.S. Hwy. 50
Seymour, IN 47274
United States

Date Range
-

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Apply Now

About This Position

Incumbent would be required to work independently under the direction of maintenance staff. Primary duties would include mowing, weed eating, basic carpentry, power washing and preventative maintenance on equipment. Ability to trailer and operate a zero turn lawn mower and safely transport it around the Refuge is required. Other duties may include painting, litter pick up, invasive plant species removal and trail clearing. An RV pad with full hookups is available if needed. At least 24 hours of work per week will be required if utilizing the RV facilities. Shifts would be 8 hours per day any three days during the Monday - Friday work week excluding Federal Holidays. Couples utilizing RV facilities must both work 24 hours per week.

Duties/Activities

Construction/Maintenance
General Assistance
Trail/Campground Maintenance

Stories About Volunteering

A woman in a blue shirt stands next to a red sign reading "Winthrop Kids Fishing Day"
Our People
Five Summers of Service – A Volunteer’s Commitment to Community at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery
We’ve been fortunate to have some amazing hosts, many of them returning for multiple years. Among them is Stacy Turner, a remarkable individual who has left an indelible mark at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery in Winthrop, Washington.
Fireworks in the night sky
Recreation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Volunteers Shine in Local Parade
Every year in Bandon, Oregon, the community holds a parade that celebrates America’s independence and all the community they hold dear. For a group of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge volunteers, participating in this parade has been the highlight of 2025. Hundreds of thousands of people...
Man and gray cat take picture together.
Our People
Volunteers of the Northeast
Across the nation, it’s not just employees, contractors and interns who advance the mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Meet seven volunteers making meaningful contributions to national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries around the Northeast region.
A group of six stands by the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery entrance sign
Our People
Volunteers Making Waves
At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, the commitment of our volunteers is crucial in enhancing fish conservation, supporting educational programs, and improving public access to nature. From trail projects to educational initiatives, these passionate individuals help ensure a sustainable future...
Family poses for tree planting at Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
Volunteers, an Earth Day Celebration, and a Little Snow
37 hardy volunteers braved an unexpected snowstorm to celebrate Earth Day and plant over 75 trees and shrubs at the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Groundwork Hudson Valley Green Team Group Picture Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Get Involved
Spring Break Stewardship
The youth members of the Groundwork Hudson Valley Green Team recently spent two days of their Spring Break working with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff on habitat restoration projects at two national wildlife refuges.

View All Stories

Other Ways to Work with Us

Refuge volunteers hard at work and trying to take a good selfie
Image Details

Are you looking for something different than a volunteer opportunity? The Fish and Wildlife Service employs around 9,000 people nationwide and offers great internship opportunities every year.

Careers and Internships