Maintenance Ranger

The maintenance ranger focuses on the daily upkeep of park facilities and grounds.  Duties include, but are not limited to, restroom and facilities cleaning, trash removal, and grounds maintenance.  Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry is not required, but helpful.  Valid driver’s license required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must have a general knowledge of basic care and use of hand tools, power tools, and cleaning supplies. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts. Must be 18 years old, and have a driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.

Additional Considerations:

Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.

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.