State Parks - Chippokes State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free camping

Discounts on park services

Job summary

Virginia State Parks is seeking a Maintenance Ranger to perform grounds care, light construction, and cleaning tasks for Chippokes State Park facilities. The role includes operating chainsaws after apprenticeship training, and safely handling tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment on park lands and public roads.

The successful candidate will work outdoors year-round, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and participate in training new staff. This is a seasonal/wage position with shift work required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining grounds and park facilities.
• Experience operating park equipment and ensuring safety conditions on grounds.
• Experience with chainsaw/spray applicator and apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties in park facilities.
• Maintain grounds: mowing, weed-eating, litter removal.
• Operate motorized equipment (trucks, trailers, tractors, UTVs, mini excavators).
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance (small engines).
• Lead and train others when needed.
• Work outdoors in all weather, stand long periods, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Shift work including weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Chainsaw operation

Operate heavy equipment

Independent worker

Janitorial duties

Tools

Tractors

UTVs

Small engine repair

Job description

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Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives.

Chippokes State Park is accepting applications for a Maintenance Ranger position.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Ranger position performs recurring grounds care, maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate Virginia State Park facilities.Includes cleaning restrooms, mowing grass, weed eating, trash and litter removal, cleaning picnic pads, maintaining park equipment, buildings, trail, and bridges. Successful candidate must be able to safely operate a chainsaw and spray applicator after apprenticeship training; demonstrate the ability to safely operate, trailer, and transport tractors, implements, and other heavy equipment on park lands and public roads; and demonstrate a willingness to efficiently operate independent of constant supervision as well as assist in training new staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform janitorial duties, including cleaning public restrooms, bathhouses, and park facilities.
• Perform ground maintenance, including mowing grass, weed eating, leaf removal, and trash and litter removal.
• Operate motorized equipment such as trucks, trailers, tractors, UTVs, and mini excavators.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance(small engine repair and preventative maintenance).
• Assist with tree cleanup with the ability to operate a chainsaw after apprenticeship training.
• Perform skilled facility repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks associated with overnight rental facility upkeep.
• Assist with leading and training others.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, stand for long periods, traverse uneven ground, and carry, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs;unassisted.
• Position requires shift work to include weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience performing grounds and facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms, mowing grass, weed-eating, trash and litter removal, and cleaning picnic pads.
• Experience with park equipment and ensuring safety conditions on park grounds including trails, and bridges on the property.
• Experience operating a chainsaw,spray applicator and flexibility to complete required apprenticeship training.
• Experience operating trailer, transport tractors, and other heavy equipment on park property and public roads.
• Position requires working independently with minimum supervision while maintaining efficiency.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry

Special Instructions:

• Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
• Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

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

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% ff cabins(up t three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two-night 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!