Park Ranger - Hands-On Park Steward & Maintenance Lead

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and admission to all VA州-

Overnight stay discounts for DCR staff

Discounted camping and cabins

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Ranger at Powhatan State Park to maintain and protect facilities and grounds, supervise staff and volunteers, and deliver guest information and services. This role involves a range of trades from carpentry to small engine repair and requires a valid driver’s license.

You will help ensure safe, well-maintained parks and assist with program areas while procuring materials and supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, directing, or training staff, volunteers, or work crews.
• Experience performing grounds or facility maintenance (mowing, landscaping, tree work, trail upkeep, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment to perform repairs or routine upkeep.
• Working knowledge of basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or masonry.
• Experience performing basic vehicle or equipment maintenance (small engines, mowers, or utility vehicles).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Experience using computers and software applications (email, incident reporting, timekeeping, or similar).
• Position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The Park Ranger maintains, improves, and protects park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
• This involves carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, and systems troubleshooting.
• Supervise wage employees and volunteers and perform alternative labor in operations.
• Provide user safety and satisfaction by maintaining clean, safe facilities and grounds, and by delivering information to guests.

Skills

Leadership

Grounds & facilities maintenance

Carpentry tools

Maintenance equipment

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Ranger at Powhatan State Park to maintain and protect facilities and grounds, supervise staff and volunteers, and deliver guest information and services. This role involves a range of trades from carpentry to small engine repair and requires a valid driver’s license.

You will help ensure safe, well-maintained parks and assist with program areas while procuring materials and supplies as needed.