State Parks - Twin Lakes State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $13

About the role

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Maintenance Ranger at Twin Lakes State Park. Join us in preserving what people care about most – access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open space.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bathhouses, day-use restrooms, campsites, and any and all other facilities.
• Mow grass, trim weeds, and perform other general grounds keeping tasks.
• Remove leaves, trash, and litter from various areas throughout the park.
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Work requires standing, bending, and regular outdoor activity in varying conditions.
• Assist in additional maintenance and operational tasks assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.
• Must be willing and capable of working in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• General knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to perform routine cleaning, maintenance tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
• Experience in grounds keeping or equipment maintenance.
• Experience working in parks or a similar setting.

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

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