Position Title: NPS Historic Preservation Training Center – Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Water Lab & Utility Shop Service Member – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements - East

Site Location: NPS – Cuyahoga Valley National Park

9329 Riverview Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• End Date: 09/04/2026
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900Hours (26 Weeks)

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements is an AmeriCorps affiliated program that provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and protect our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting the health of natural areas. Stewards, in partnership with CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK (CUVA), are seeking a service member who will assist in the operation and maintenance of utility systems that support park facilities and visitor services.

Water Lab & Utilities Shop Service Member will work independently and/or as part of a small team on water/wastewater operations and maintenance on systems parkwide. In addition to performing these tasks, the intern will engage in a wide breadth of professional development opportunities.

Description of Duties:

• Assist in installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, upgrading, repairing, and calibrating a variety of complex utility systems that require advanced skills in various utility related trades such as electronic industrial controls maintenance, electrical maintenance, pipefitting, air conditioning equipment maintenance, heating and boiler plant equipment maintenance, boiler plant operation, wastewater treatment, water treatment, air conditioning equipment operation, and engineering equipment operation.
• Members will work with USRO positions serving as the "operator in charge" over water and/or wastewater treatment plants within park.
• Member will assist in the repair and operation of complex utility systems such as steam, hot water, chilled water, filtered water, wastewater, air conditioning, heating, electrical, sewer, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum, and gas.
• Member will be a direct assistant and hands on shadow to the journey level USRO in every aspect of the duties they perform on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Assist USRO in Technical review of Water/Wastewater components of this project.
• Operate light trucks and other vehicles to access systems and move supplies and materials.
• Collect water samples and perform water testing in accordance with Standard Methods and State Requirements.
• Record water and wastewater data (e.g., meter readings) on local, state, and federal forms.
• Perform general maintenance and cleanup to pumphouses, treatment plants, laboratories, and vehicles.
• Analyze water results and make corrections to treatment processes.
• Assist with wastewater system maintenance and pumping operations.
• Complete hard copy and electronic paperwork, forms, and data-entry; compile and review information and create draft reports.
• Prepare documents and reports using tablets, GIS, data management and word processing software.

Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• At least 18 years of age, Veterans up to 35 years of age.
• Ability to commit to a 26-week experience of combined training and hands-on work
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• A willingness to learn skills and safety protocols.
• Operate as a good team member within work crew and follow daily direction and effective communication.
• Driver’s License is mandatory.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use of program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday at a full-time capacity of 40 hours a week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service
• Members may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.
• Fully On-Site

Orientation and Training:

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.
• Hands-on training, operation, Preventative maintenance (PM), and corrective maintenance of all water and wastewater systems within the park.
• Check ins with supervisor and team occur daily at the morning meeting.

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50
• Living Allowance of $520 a week + Additional Benefit of $200 a week (equivalent to $18/hr)
• Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority
• Park Housing Available
• Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
• Childcare Coverage if Eligible
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:

STE Program Staff:

Kahla Stewart

Program Coordinator

Stewards Individual Placements

(423) 402-6004

kstewart@conservationlegacy.org

Service Site Staff:

Kenny Nicely

Utility Systems Repairer Operator WG-10

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

kenneth_nicely@nps.gov

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.