Maintenance Fellowship

MobilizeGreen • Ajo, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us. Do work that matters! In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MobilizeGreen seeks conservation-minded Maintenance Fellows who want a career opportunity in one or more of the trades with the federal government. Through its partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”), MobilizeGreen is implementing the FWS’ Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellowship program (MIFP) for participants. Fellows will work on a variety of maintenance projects on a network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. As a Fellow, you will work in a beautiful setting, learning maintenance, project management, equipment use, and leadership development. Through mentorship and training, Fellows will gain the opportunity to launch their career. Duty Station and Location: Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge - Ajo, AZ 1611 North Second Avenue, Ajo , AZ 85321 Check out all open fellowship positions here Term: 26 weeks (6 months), Full-Time (40 hours per week), on-site position. The fellowship is eligible for extension up to 3 years (36 months). Anticipated Start Date: June 2026 Benefits: Hands on learning and job training experience Paid orientation and travel to orientation Mentorship for career and professional development Weekly living allowance ($800 per week) Housing Relocation assistance (if applicable) Health insurance option Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship). Other authorities may apply

Requirements

• You have a strong interest in the FWS fellowship program.
• You need the ability to interpret oral and occasionally written instructions and specifications and follow safety practices.
• You have skills with or ability to learn the operation of tools and equipment.
• You must have received your high school diploma or GED by the start date.
• You are at least 18 years old and not older than 30 years old (veterans may apply up to age 35).
• You must be available to serve for 6 or 12 months in a selected location.
• You need the ability to interpret oral and occasionally written instructions and specifications and follow safety practices.
• You have the skill in or ability to learn the operation of tools and equipment.
• You have a valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Complete up to 3,000 hours of On-the-Job Learning (OJL) and a structured curriculum of academic learning emphasizing the four essential attributes to develop competent, capable, multiskilled maintenance professionals and leaders.
• Participate in one Great American Outdoors Act Strike Force infrastructure project or one Maintenance Action Team (MAT) project every six months.
• Complete a Work Process Competencies Checklist.
• Lead a small project where they plan for equipment, labor, supplies and develop a site safety plan at their station.
• Complete and present a final report of the project that includes photos, cost estimation versus actual expenses, and summary of the work done.
• Complete tasks assigned to the fellows by supervisor or day-to-day trainer. 80% of fellows time will be spent completing maintenance related tasks. 20% of fellow’s time can be used to complete tasks in other refuge programs ie. Biology, Visitor Services.
• Attend all required MIFP, station and refuge meetings.
• Effectively communicate scheduling and needs with supervisor and MIFP coordinators.
• Asset and Facility Maintenance: rehabilitates, repairs, and upgrades various exhibits and structures.
• Vehicle Maintenance: operates and maintains gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Grounds Maintenance: uses hand tools, tractors or skid steer type loaders.
• General Maintenance: maintains work areas and assists with any maintenance issues that arise onsite.
• Project Management: participates in large-scale collaborative deferred maintenance projects; and/or leads or co-leads a small infrastructure project.

Benefits

• Hands on learning and job training experience
• Paid orientation and travel to orientation
• Mentorship for career and professional development
• Weekly living allowance ($800 per week)
• Housing
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Health insurance option
• Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility (with successful completion of fellowship).
• Other authorities may apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED