State Parks - First Landing State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving Virginia’s natural resources, outdoor access, and recreational infrastructure. First Landing State Park is hiring a Housekeeping Ranger to maintain park facilities and support guest experiences.

About the role

The Housekeeping Ranger ensures the cleanliness and operational readiness of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, museums, and other park structures. This position performs light maintenance, cleaning, and guest-assistance tasks, occasionally responding to emergencies or non-recurring duties.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and reliability in completing tasks on schedule.
• Perform timely turnover of overnight facilities before guest check-in.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and other park facilities; restock supplies as needed.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and cleaning equipment (e.g., hammers, saws, pruners, mops, brooms).
• Assist with inventory of linens, cabin, and yurt supplies to prepare for incoming guests.
• Conduct light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary for smooth park operations.
• Provide courteous assistance to park visitors, answer questions, and ensure a positive guest experience.
• Support additional related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old with a valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings; hours may vary seasonally.
• Capable of performing manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, including frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting up to 20 lbs. unassisted.
• General knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and attention to detail.
• Experience or training in housekeeping, public relations, and basic building/grounds maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff and park guests.

Special conditions

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

Pay

Hourly rate: $15.00

Benefits

DCR employees receive the following perks:

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight facility discounts for classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
• 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).
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.