State Parks - Chippokes State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

About the Role

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives. Chippokes State Park is accepting applications for a Maintenance Ranger position.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties, including cleaning public restrooms, bathhouses, and park facilities.
• Perform ground maintenance, including mowing grass, weed eating, leaf removal, and trash and litter removal.
• Operate motorized equipment such as trucks, trailers, tractors, UTVs, and mini excavators.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance (small engine repair and preventative maintenance).
• Assist with tree cleanup with the ability to operate a chainsaw after apprenticeship training.
• Perform skilled facility repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks associated with overnight rental facility upkeep).
• Assist with leading and training others.

Requirements

• Experience performing grounds and facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms, mowing grass, weed-eating, trash and litter removal, and cleaning picnic pads.
• Experience with park equipment and ensuring safety conditions on park grounds including trails, and bridges on the property.
• Experience operating a chainsaw, spray applicator and flexibility to complete required apprenticeship training.
• Experience operating trailer, transport tractors, and other heavy equipment on park property and public roads.
• Position requires working independently with minimum supervision while maintaining efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry is a plus.

Additional Information

Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Benefits

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $16.00

Schedule

Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Requires working outdoors in all types of weather, standing for long periods, traversing uneven ground, and carrying, pulling, and/or lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.