Housekeeping Ranger

Cleaning 14 overnight housekeeping cabins, overnight lodging facilities at the Cove Ridge Center, 4 Yurts, campground bath houses, and park restrooms. Cabin cleaning includes thoroughly cleaning interior rooms such as bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, kitchen, windows, and appliances. Exterior cleaning includes, inventory, and organization of linen/laundry building and cleaning supply inventory. Light grounds care maintenance in landscaped beds. Appropriate training to state parks standards will be provided.

Qualifications: Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and as safety practices are related to work site. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate the ability to work on your own. Working knowledge in operation of manual and power cleaning equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed. Ability to have a neat and professional appearance. Must be able to follow oral instructions, to perform a variety of cleaning tasks and to tolerate contact with a variety of cleaning products and solutions. Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time to perform manual labor in a safe manner. Ability to handle issues arising in the use of the facility by visitors. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license. Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays and be able to provide own uniforms.

Special Requirements:

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • 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.