Ranger: Interpretive Trails & Park Maintenance

IdahoPTV; Challis (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park in Challis, Idaho, invites a Ranger to join our team. You will deliver visitor services, share local history, and help protect park resources while maintaining trails, facilities, and historic structures.

The role requires strong maintenance experience, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. This full-time position offers a challenging, scenic work environment with diverse outdoor duties.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of outdoor recreation/natural resource management, with college credits or similar coursework.
• Experience providing service to a variety of customers.
• Experience supervising the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to visitors about park history, geology, plants, fish, and wildlife.
• Assist visitors with campsite reservations using the park system.
• Develop and present interpretive programs for visitors and groups.
• Maintain park trails, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure safety and accessibility.
• Operate and maintain park vehicles, OHVs, mowers, tools, and equipment.
• Support park maintenance, including groundskeeping, fencing, and signage installation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Trail maintenance

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park in Challis, Idaho, invites a Ranger to join our team. You will deliver visitor services, share local history, and help protect park resources while maintaining trails, facilities, and historic structures.

The role requires strong maintenance experience, good communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting. This full-time position offers a challenging, scenic work environment with diverse outdoor duties.