State Parks - Douthat State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hiring Rate: $14.00 per hour

About the role

Primary focus includes proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park structures. Efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time and ability to work with little to no direct supervision. Will be responsible for inventorying linens and cabin supplies to ensure they are available for the next guest. Performs the light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities. May be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis.

Responsibilities

• Proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park structures
• Efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time
• Inventory linens and cabin supplies
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities
• Perform other park-related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis

Requirements

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Requires standing, bending, and working outdoors exposed to the elements
• Must be able to work well with other staff and park guests
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a housekeeping or janitorial setting is preferred

Special Requirements

• A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency
• Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check

Benefits

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks
• 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 prior to 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 required)
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount