State Parks - Machicomoco State Park - Trades Tech I - Open Until Filled

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation! The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring to preserve outdoor recreation access, strengthen flood resilience, and protect clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open space across Virginia.

About the role

Machicomoco State Park is accepting applications for a Trades Tech I position. This role performs routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, facilities, grounds, and trails, and assists with special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, yurts, facilities, grounds, and trails, including stocking supplies, collecting trash, mowing, and weed trimming.
• Operate a variety of hand tools and cleaning tools, including hammers, hand saws, pruners, loppers, shovels, mops, brooms, and dusters.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as weed eaters, pressure washers, blowers, circular saws, reciprocating saws, drills, vacuum cleaners, and lawn mowers.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on all assigned tools and equipment.
• Interact professionally with the public by answering questions, providing information, and offering general assistance as needed.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining restrooms and/or facilities.
• Experience operating landscape or grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to follow established procedures, take direction, interact positively with staff, volunteers, and visitors, and consistently produce high-quality work.
• Experience providing customer service to the public.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., hike trails of varying surfaces, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a park, outdoor recreation, or similar field.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Experience performing basic small engine repairs and maintenance.

Pay

Hourly Range: $13.75 - $14.50

Schedule

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

Benefits

DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to the following overnight facility discounts at 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. All reservations require a two-night minimum.
• Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Parks Service experience are encouraged to apply.