Park Ranger Housekeeping - Lake Anna State Park

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and admission to Virginia

Overnight stay discounts

Camping discounts and perks

Job summary

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Park Ranger – Housekeeping at Lake Anna State Park. The role supervises housekeeping and maintenance to ensure clean, welcoming overnight facilities and works to meet agency standards for a safe guest experience.

Responsibilities include supervising cleaning efforts, inspecting facilities prior to occupancy, engaging with visitors, and handling related duties.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in cleaning or janitorial work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities to maintain high cleanliness and presentation at park facilities.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs for overnight facilities.
• Inspect rental facilities before occupancy to ensure standards are met.
• Provide excellent customer service, park information, and address facility-related concerns.
• Support fee collection, visitor assistance, and public relations as needed.
• Educate guests on park rules and promote a positive park environment.

Skills

Computer skills

Leadership ability

Driver's license

Cleaning/janitorial experience

Job description

Title: Park Ranger Housekeeping - Lake Anna State Park

State Role Title:Hsekeep &/or Apparel Mgr I

Hiring Range: $42,000 - $57,680

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Lake Anna State Park

Agency Website:https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! DCR is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat, and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Join a dedicated and professional team at Lake Anna State Park, a popular destination known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. We are accepting applications for a Park Ranger – Housekeeping position. In this position, your attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness will directly enhance the visitor experience across a wide range of park facilities. You will be responsible for supervising housekeeping and maintenance operations to ensure overnight facilities are safe, meet agency standards, and are welcoming for guests.

As a Park Ranger focused on housekeeping, you will:

• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities by leading and assisting in the daily cleaning and servicing of park facilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Perform ongoing routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to overnight facilities.
• Inspect rental facilities before occupancy to ensure standards are met.
• Provide exceptional customer service, including sharing park information, answering visitor questions, and addressing facility-related concerns.
• Support fee collection, visitor assistance, and public relations as needed.
• Educate guests on park rules and promote a positive, respectful park environment.

Will work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects. Will be required to perform manual labor including standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of a computer and various software programs.
• Ability to lead, direct, and train others.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in cleaning or janitorial work

Additional Considerations

• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in basic construction/maintenance trades (I.E., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.)
• Previous work experience within parks and/or recreation or a similar environment.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday-Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day-Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day-Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee, you'll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.