State Parks - James River State Park - Housekeeping Ranger - Open Until Filled

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking/admission to Virginia’s 


Employee discounts on camping and lodg

Job summary

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s James River State Park is seeking a Housekeeping Ranger for seasonal work to maintain cabins, restrooms, bathhouses, and park facilities. The role emphasizes prompt cleaning and independent work, with turnover completed before check-in times.

Responsibilities include inventorying cabin supplies and performing light maintenance. Weekend and holiday shifts are required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Cleaning or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses and park structures.
• Turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time.
• Inventory cabin supplies and perform light maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Supervisory experience

Shift work

Job description

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James River State Park is seeking applications for the Housekeeping Ranger position.The primary focus of this position includes proper and prompt cleaning of cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses and other park structures, efficient turnover of overnight facilities before check-in time, and the ability to work independently. This position will be responsible for inventorying cabin supplies to ensure they are available for the next guest. The Housekeeping Ranger performslight maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 17 years old, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must and be willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Considerations

• Cleaning & supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

For all positions, experience is not required, but is preferred. We provide on the job training. Weekends and holiday work required. Employees may be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies, or on a non-recurringbasis. Seasonal summer jobs can be an outstanding first step toward a lasting career with the park service.

There are no health benefits or paid vacation leave associated with the job. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30.

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 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, andwagestaff (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 3bedrooms) 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.