Grounds and Maintenance Apprentice

Work with our grounds and maintenance team to help keep the Ogden Nature Center beautiful and maintain daily operations. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of grounds and facility maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties
• Perform any trail maintenance work including mowing and clipping trees and branches
• Safely use tools and equipment and return them when you are finished
• Anyone who has their own chainsaw and experience using it is always a valuable resource to the Nature Center!

Direct Supervisor

Volunteer Manager; (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)  or 801-621-7595

Length of Appointment

Varies, depending on skills and availability

Time Commitment

Varies, depending on skills and availability

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge or desire to learn about painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and grounds
• Must be able to safely and effectively operate tools and equipment
• Must pass a background check if over the age of 18
• Must be dependable and respectful

Support

Volunteers will undergo an orientation and receive a volunteer handbook. In addition, grounds and maintenance volunteers will receive job-specific training with their direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Invitation to volunteer recognition events
• Invitation to activities just for volunteers
• Rewards for number of hours of service completed (see volunteer handbook)
• Gain new skills and work with a great team of staff and volunteers
• Make a difference and have a positive impact on the community!

How Do I Become A Volunteer?

All volunteers start by attending an online Volunteer Orientation which will introduce you to the Ogden Nature Center and the many ways you can help. We’ll also find a good fit for your talents, interests, and schedule. Please note that young volunteers must be accompanied by an adult while volunteering on the property. 

To complete volunteer orientation online:

1. Fill out the Volunteer Application Form
2. Review the Volunteer Handbook
3. Watch the Volunteer Orientation Video
4. Take a short quiz 
5. After you have completed orientation, you will be sent an invitation to complete a background check. When your background check is clear and paperwork is complete, you will be eligible to volunteer!