State Parks - Culpeper Battlefields State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

About the role

The Maintenance Ranger performs recurring grounds care, maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate Virginia State Park facilities, grounds, and equipment. Duties include cleaning restrooms, mowing grass, weed eating, raking and removing leaf litter, trash, and litter, cleaning park buildings, trail maintenance, and basic upkeep of equipment and vehicles.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bathrooms and park buildings.
• Mow grass and perform general groundskeeping tasks.
• Remove leaves, trash, and litter from park areas.
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Stand, bend, and work in outdoor elements as required.
• Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Report repair needs to the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

• General knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools and various cleaning supplies/equipment.
• Friendly, outgoing, and able to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• At least 18 years old.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.

Additional considerations

• Experience working in parks or a similar environment.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Background check required; employment contingent upon satisfactory criminal‑history check.
• Must complete the I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form; DCR participates in E‑Verify.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.
• DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour

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 (minimum two‑night stay).
• 25 % discount on one‑night yurt stays; discounts also apply to bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts.