State Parks - Grayson Highlands State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $16.00

About the role

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring Maintenance Rangers at Grayson Highlands State Park. Join us in preserving access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping, trash removal, and limited restroom and facilities cleaning.
• Perform basic upkeep and maintenance of equipment and vehicles, reporting repair needs to supervisor.

Requirements

• General knowledge of basic care and use of hand tools, power tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry is beneficial.

Special Instructions

• 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.

Benefits

DCR employees receive the following perks:

• 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.