State Parks - Hungry Mother State Park - Housekeeping Ranger Lead - Closes on 08/14/2026

Hungry Mother State Park is accepting applications for a Lead Housekeeping Ranger position.

About the role

The primary duties of the Housekeeping Lead include supervision and training of wage staff in the cleaning and basic maintenance of the park’s cabins, restrooms, campgrounds, and facilities. Additional responsibilities include efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time, the ability to work independently, inventorying cabin supplies to ensure they are available for the next guest, and performing the light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities. This position may assist in other park operations as assigned by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prompt and proper cleaning of cabins, restrooms, bathhouses, and other park-wide facilities.
• Supervise and train wage staff in proper standards of practice per park guidelines.
• Inventory and organize linens, dishes, appliances, chemicals, and furniture.
• Perform light maintenance and any other tasks to upkeep facilities.
• Ability to work various schedules and work independently and with others.

Requirements

• Experience supervising other employees and working in a customer service environment.
• Requires standing, bending, and working outdoors exposed to the elements.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and be at least age 18.
• Must be willing to work with various cleaning chemical products.
• Must be able to work on uneven surfaces and utilize proper access tools for working at heights.

Additional Considerations

• Previous driving experience with pickup and/or van preferred.
• Previous experience working in a public/guest service position.

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 not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

Pay

Hourly Range: $15.00 - $18.00

Benefits

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to the following employee discounts at Virginia State Parks:

• 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 before 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. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.