State Parks - Kiptopeke State Park - Park Ranger Maintenance - Closes on 08/12/2026

Virginia State Parks; Virginia (MN); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free parking/admission to Virginia SPs

Employee discounts on park facilities

Résumé du poste

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Park Ranger Maintenance to supervise maintenance operations ensuring safe, well-maintained parks. You will lead staff and volunteers and oversee projects across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and grounds work.

The role requires strong communication skills, trade knowledge, and a valid driver’s license. You will work with a diverse team to deliver high-quality park facilities and guest services within a visiting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff and volunteers.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Ability to perform maintenance across carpentry, electrical, plumbing.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and small engine repair.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsabilités

• Supervise maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards.
• Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment; supervise projects.
• Apply carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and related trades.
• Provide information to guests and assist with guest services.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Verbal communication

Written communication

Vehicle maintenance

Description du poste

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The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.

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

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Job Duties

• As the Park Ranger Maintenance, you will join an exceptional team and be responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. In this position, you will:
• Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
• Use skills in a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle and equipment repairs, and troubleshooting systems.
• Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations.
• Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in leading, directing, and training by staff and volunteers.
• Experience in evaluating work performed by others.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain facilities and grounds maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, tree work, and trail maintenance.
• Skills in basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair and hydraulic systems repair.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
• Experience using computers and software applications.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with large equipment operation.
• Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
• Experience in managing/operating public water systems.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience with supervising grounds keeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to the upkeep and operation of recreational areas.

Special Instructions

A valid 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 Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

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 before 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.