State Parks - Douthat State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Park admission

Employee discounts at parks

Job summary

Virginia State Parks seeks a Housekeeping Worker I at Douthat State Park to ensure cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and park facilities are clean and guest-ready. Primary duties include timely turnover before check-in, inventorying linens and cabin supplies, and performing light maintenance as needed.

Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts is required. A valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation help access several park locations; a background check

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Requires standing, bending, and working outdoors.
• Must work well with staff and park guests.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• EEO/AA policies apply; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and park structures.
• Efficient turnover of facilities before check-in time.
• Inventory linens and cabin supplies for guest readiness.
• Light maintenance and other park duties during emergencies or non-recurrent times.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Rotating shifts

Weekends/holidays

Job description

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DCR is looking for talented people to fill positions listed below. Unless stated otherwise, you must complete and submit an electronic state application by the job announcement's close date.

Generally applications must be made through the RMS (electronic state application). We will, however, accept paper applications (Word) for some state park slots. Be sure to refer to the individual recruitment for specific requirements.

Full-time (salaried) employment offers

• A choice of healthcare plans.
• Vacation, family, personal and sick leave.
• A retirement plan.
• A sickness and disability plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Deferred compensation with employer match.

Certain positions require a criminal background check, a conflict of interest financial statement or both. Law-enforcement positions require a fingerprint-based FBI investigation. DCR is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer.

For seasonal and hourly-wage positions at state parks, contact the particular park for details.

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After accepting employment, all new hires must complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Executive branch agencies are required to use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

For additional information on these openings, contact [e-mail]. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.

Housekeeping and/or Apparel Worker I / Housekeeping Ranger

Open Until Filled

State Parks - Douthat State Park

Hiring Rate: $14.00 per hour

Primary focus includes proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park structures. Efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time and ability to work with little to no direct supervision. Will be responsible for inventorying linens and cabin supplies to ensure they are available for the next guest. Performs the light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities. May be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies or on a non-recurrent basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Requires standing, bending, and working in the outdoors exposed to the elements.
• Must be able to work well with other staff and park guests.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience working in a housekeeping or janitorial setting is preferred.

Special Requirements

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service), are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.