Park Ranger Maintenance

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Presencial; USD 42 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Resumo da oferta

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Park Ranger Maintenance at Kiptopeke State Park to supervise daily maintenance and housekeeping, ensuring safe, clean facilities and grounds for visitors. You will perform and oversee carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping tasks, and manage wage staff and volunteers.

The role requires strong communication, facility upkeep experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualificações

• Experience supervising custodial/grounds/maintenance work in facilities.
• Ability to use a variety of tools to maintain park facilities and grounds.
• Experience leading staff and volunteers.
• Skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and engine repair.
• Good written and verbal communication; basic computer use.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities to keep facilities clean and presentable.
• Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, and equipment.
• Utilize carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and small engine repair skills.
• Supervise wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor.
• Provide safe, clean facilities and assist guests with information and services.

Conhecimentos

Supervise maintenance tasks

Facilities maintenance

Groundskeeping

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Communication

Vehicle maintenance

Computer skills

Driver's License

Ferramentas

Mowers

Hand & power tools

Small engine repair

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Title: Park Ranger Maintenance

State Role Title:Natural Resource Spec II

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

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Kiptopeke State Park

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (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 space.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 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.

Job Duties

As the Park Ranger Maintenance, you will join an exceptional team and be responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. In this position, 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.
• Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
• Use skills in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle and equipment repairs, and troubleshooting systems.
• Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations.
• Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with supervising custodial/housekeeping work, grounds keeping, maintenance, or other work related to the upkeep and operation of facilities.
• Experience using a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain and clean park facilities and grounds maintenance, including mowing, and landscaping.
• Experience in leading, directing, training and evaluating work performed by staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated skills in basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
• Experience in managing/operating public water systems.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experiencewiththeNational ParkServiceorthe federalgovernment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

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

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admissionto all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discountsfor DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free campingoutside 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 nights minimumrequired. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life —it’sone of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!