What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintainer position at EAST HADDAM FISHING AND GAME CLUB, INC?
Work full time for a historic fish and game club located on 2500 acres in East Haddam, CT.
We are looking for a reliable worker witb a passion for environmental stewardship, who will be a key team member to conserve, restore and manage private hunting and fishing property.
*Weekend work required mid-October through February.
Job Duties
- report to and assist the club manager in the day to day operations of the club
- mow and maintain various club grounds, including clubhouse grounds, fishing areas, managed grasslands, and interior trails and woods roads
- cut and remove or chip fallen or nuisance trees, shrubs, and other woody debris
- conduct vegetation management including invasive plant control or removal
- maintain and repair ponds and dams, watercourses, and other water features
- clean, maintain and/or make minor repairs to the tools and power equipment
- clean and maintain the club’s workshop, clubhouse, bird pens and other facilities
- care for, handle and stock game birds for hunting parties
- dress, clean and package shot game
- stock fish in the club’s waters
Required Skills & Qualification
- At least 2 years of full-time, or equivalent, work experience in farming, landscaping, tree services or related work
- ability to safely operate and properly maintain power equipment including: farm tractors, lawn mower, disc harrow, brush hog, chipper, chainsaw, weed whacker, etc.
- knowledge of and adherance to safe workplace practices at all times and demonstrated capacity to learn and follow the correct procedures for completing all job duties
- able to repeatedly lift at least 40 pounds of weight, climb in and out of equipment, and maneuver on uneven ground
- able to work alone without continuous oversight, outdoors, and in inclement weather and endure consecutive days of strenuous outdoor labor
- knowledge of invasive plants preferred
- valid CT driver’s license and insurable driving record
- high school graduate, GED, or more
- able to pass a drug test and consent to a background check
- reliable with good references
Compensation
$24-$28/hour based on experience
Health and retirement benefits, paid time off.
Salary : $24 - $28