Maintenance Assistant

Cowpens National Battlefield is approximately 843 acres and offers a one-mile walking loop that cuts through the heart of the battlefield, as well as a 3-mile driving loop used by both vehicles and recreational, a picnic area, a nature trail, and a circa 1828 log cabin.

The maintenance staff is extremely small and depends on volunteer assistance to maintain the park properly.

Duties of this position include:

• Janitorial Work (i.e. cleaning facilities, emptying garbage, etc.)
• Trash/litter pick-up
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety of park grounds and facilities
• Trail maintenance/clearing
• Cleaning picnic area and shelter as well as opening, and closing picnic shelter daily
• Use of some hand tools required
• Use of string trimmer and backpack blower
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Volunteers will NOT operate heavy equipment.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed
• Provide assistance during special events
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Valid driver’s license is required, and volunteers may be required to operate park vehicles.
• Volunteers will be issued volunteer shirt(s) and hat but must provide their own pants.
• Volunteers are required to dress in proper attire/uniform pieces.
• Volunteers will operate under a Voluntary Services Agreement
• Volunteers must have ability to pass a federal background check
• Minimum age 18, unless volunteering with a parent or guardian

Local Volunteers are requested to work one full (8-hour) day per week, sometimes a weekend day. More hours may be available if requested by volunteer. Local volunteers are also requested to help with special events, as their schedules allow.

One RV pad is available for resident volunteers for a minimum of 2 months. Individual residents must be willing to contribute 32 hours per week, and couples must be willing to contribute 24 hours per week per person.

A park house with minimal dormitory amenities may be available for volunteers working 32 hours/week for 3 months.

PLEASE check on your cell phone service in this area. Reception within the park can be erratic at times, the extent depending on service provider.

The park is located about 3 miles from the town of Chesnee and 10 miles from the town of Gaffney, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is no public transportation available. Temperatures can be hot and muggy in summer; average highs in the lower - mid-90s. Winters are generally moderate with temperatures that can range from highs in the 30s to about 60 degrees. Spring and Fall bring very enjoyable temperatures.

If you have any questions, you may contact the park’s Volunteer Coordinator, Virginia Fowler, at (864) 461-2828 or by email at [email protected]. Mailing address: Cowpens National Battlefield, 338 New Pleasant Road, Gaffney, SC 29341.