State Parks - Westmoreland State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $14.00 per hour

About the role

Join the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. Westmoreland State Park is accepting applications for Housekeeper Ranger positions responsible for cleaning cabins and lodging facilities.

Responsibilities

• Proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park structures.
• Efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time with little to no direct supervision.
• Inventorying linens and cabin supplies to ensure availability for the next guest.
• Performing light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities.
• Performing other park-related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand, bend, and work outdoors exposed to the elements.
• Ability to work well with other staff and park guests.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of the operation of manual and power cleaning equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to perform a variety of cleaning tasks and tolerate contact with cleaning products and solutions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods to perform manual labor safely.
• Ability to handle issues arising from facility use by visitors.

Additional Considerations

• 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 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.