State Parks - Bear Creek Lake State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled
Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving Virginia’s natural resources and outdoor access. Bear Creek Lake State Park is hiring a Housekeeping Ranger for facility cleaning and maintenance.
About the role
Bear Creek Lake State Park seeks a dependable, motivated individual who thrives in a team environment, follows directions well, and can also perform tasks independently with minimal supervision. The primary focus is proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park facilities.
Responsibilities
- Efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time.
- Work independently.
- Inventory cabin supplies to ensure they are available for the next guest.
- Perform light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities.
- Keep chases organized and stocked and vehicles cleaned and organized.
Requirements
- Must be 17 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.
- Must provide excellent customer service skills and be willing to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Willingness to learn the job and general knowledge of the use of various cleaning supplies/equipment.
- Experience in using computers or other electronic devices.
Qualifications
Previous experience working in a housekeeping or janitorial setting is preferred.
Pay
Hourly range: $14.00 – $15.00.
Schedule
Wage/seasonal positions are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30 and are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits
- Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- After six months of service, wage staff receive overnight facility discounts:
- Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
- Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights (two-night minimum stay).
- Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. A valid State Driver’s License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.