Maintenance Ranger

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to: Routine mowing, weed eating, trash pickup, trail work, equipment maintenance, light construction, and custodial tasks such as cleaning bathrooms and cabins as necessary.
Operating a variety of hand tools to include, but not limited to, hammers; hand saws; hand pruners; loppers; shovel; sledge hammer; pick; mattock and axes.
Operating power hand tools to include, but not limited to, a weed eater, pressure washer, blower, paint sprayer, circular saw; reciprocating saw; drills of various types;
Operating specialized equipment including UTVs, tractors, mowers, etc.
Performing routine maintenance on all equipment used.
Interacting with the public to include answering questions and providing excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic hand tool, hand power tool, equipment familiarity and operation are required.
• Please refer to the list of equipment to see if you meet this expectation.
• Experience in the field of park maintenance/operations, recreation, forestry, trails, landscaping, construction or agriculture is preferred.
• *Please provide any certifications relating to your experience at the time of application.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Weekly hours and contract period are flexible and subject to change.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in the following areas is preferred: lawn maintenance, plumbing, electrical repair, construction, facility/equipment/vehicle maintenance, and repair. Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, commercial mowing equipment, chainsaw equipment, power tools, hand tools, etc., is preferred.

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.