Maintenance Ranger

Occoneechee State Park is seeking a responsible and results-oriented individual to fill the Trades Technician I position. The ideal candidate is someone who can work without direct supervision, prioritize tasks, and positively interact with the public to perform the recurring grounds care, maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities. This position performs general grounds care such as mowing, string trimming, litter clean up, brush clearing, regular facility maintenance such as light construction and cleaning, trail maintenance and construction, and any other park-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of hand and power tools required. Must possess a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Successful candidates will have a combination of experience, education and/or training in one or more of the following areas:  public relations, housekeeping, maintenance of building, grounds and equipment; general knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools and the use of various cleaning supplies/equipment. Park provides 2 shirts with patches, a hat and name tag. Employee must provide pants. Must be willing to work shift work, weekends, and holidays, including evening shifts.

Additional Considerations:

Small engine repair, equipment operation, carpentry and building trades experience 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.