State Parks - Natural Tunnel State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving Virginia’s natural resources, including access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

About the role

Natural Tunnel State Park is accepting applications for a Housekeeping Ranger position. This wage/seasonal role is responsible for cleaning cabins, lodging facilities, campground bathhouses, and park restrooms. Training in state park standards will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean 10 overnight housekeeping cabins, overnight lodging facilities at the Cove Ridge Center, campground bathhouses, and park restrooms.
• Thoroughly clean interior rooms such as bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, windows, and appliances.
• Manage exterior cleaning, including inventory and organization of linen/laundry building and cleaning supply inventory.
• Perform light grounds care for maintenance in landscaped beds.
• Handle issues arising from facility use by visitors.
• May be required to perform other park-related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and follow oral instructions.
• Experience operating manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks while tolerating contact with cleaning products and solutions.
• Capability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods to perform manual labor safely.
• Must work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

Familiarity with Red Cross CPR/First Aid procedures is desirable.

Pay

Hourly rate: $12.77

Schedule

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 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 (two-night minimum stay required). Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are eligible for overnight facility discounts.

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