State Parks - Mason Neck State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Range: $16.00 - $18.00

Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure at Mason Neck State Park.

About the role

The Maintenance Ranger performs recurring grounds care, maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate Virginia State Park facilities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bathhouses, campsites, and facilities.
• Mow grass and perform general groundskeeping tasks.
• Remove leaves, trash, and litter from park areas.
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Conduct daily cleaning of restrooms and common areas.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling.
• Position requires standing, bending, and walking in the outdoors exposed to the elements.
• Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Availability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to organize and perform routine cleaning, maintenance functions, and other duties as directed.
• Interpersonal skills to work well with other staff and park guests.
• Valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds care, janitorial, light construction, or equipment maintenance.
• Experience working in parks or a similar environment.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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 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 are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Note: Discounts apply to DCR classified, retired, and wage staff after six months of service.