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

Virginia State Parks; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Camping discounts

Job summary

Kiptopeke State Park is seeking a Maintenance Ranger to help maintain and protect park facilities, grounds, and resources. The role requires hands-on trades, supervision of wage employees and volunteers, and delivering guest services in outdoor environments.

The position involves carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and small engine repair, plus outdoor work across varying shifts, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safe, clean facilities for visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and equipment for landscaping.
• Experience performing basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience performing landscaping including mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park upkeep including lawn care, leaf and trash removal.
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Clean and maintain bathhouses, campsites, and facilities.
• Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Supervise wage employees and volunteers during operations.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and shifts.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Landscaping

Vehicle maintenance

Tools

Lawn equipment maintenance

General maintenance tools

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.

Kiptopeke State Park is accepting applications for a Maintenance Rangerposition.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Ranger will maintain, improve and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects. This requires using skills a variety of trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, and troubleshooting systems. The position will supervise wage employees, volunteers and alternative labor performance of these operations. The Maintenance Ranger will provide guest satisfaction by ensuring clean, safe and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services. The position will also assist with other park operations by delivering specialized program area skills and procuring materials, services or supplies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties to maintain the required park upkeep such as lawn care, leaf and trash removal and more helping to ensure the park is suitable.
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Clean and maintain bathhouses, campsites, and facilities.
• Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Requires standing, bending, and working in outdoor elements.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Requires lifting up and caring up to 50 lbs independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and equipment for landscaping.
• Experienceperformingbasic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience performing landscaping including mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing.
• Requires working in a variety of weather conditions and various shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays

Additional Considerations:

• Previous experience with the trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• General knowledge of park operations and local attractions.

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’soneof the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!