Park Ranger Maintenance - Lead Grounds & Facilities

Virginia State Parks; Lake Park (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking & park admission

Staff housing discounts

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Virginia State Parks is hiring a Park Ranger Maintenance at Smith Mountain Lake State Park to supervise maintenance operations, ensuring facilities and grounds are safe and up to current standards.

You will lead hourly employees and volunteers, perform routine repairs, and educate visitors on park rules. A valid driver\'s license and experience in maintenance are required; join a team dedicated to preserving Virginia\'s natural resources.

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).
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Provide daily supervision and assign work tasks to hourly employees and volunteers.
• Perform duties related to fee collection, public relations, and visitor assistance.
• Educate visitors on park rules and regulations.

Skills

Staff leadership

Grounds maintenance

Tools operation

Trades knowledge

Vehicle maintenance

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Job description

Virginia State Parks is hiring a Park Ranger Maintenance at Smith Mountain Lake State Park to supervise maintenance operations, ensuring facilities and grounds are safe and up to current standards.

You will lead hourly employees and volunteers, perform routine repairs, and educate visitors on park rules. A valid driver\'s license and experience in maintenance are required; join a team dedicated to preserving Virginia\'s natural resources.