State Parks - Machicomoco State Park - Trades Tech I - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking or admission to Virginia?

Employee discounts

Overnight facility discounts

Job summary

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring for a Trades Tech I at Machicomoco State Park. The role focuses on routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, facilities, grounds, and trails, with involvement in special projects as needed.

The position requires experience with basic hand and power tools, ability to work independently or in teams, and a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays in outdoor conditions. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining restrooms and/or facilities.
• Experience operating landscape or grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to follow procedures, take direction, interact positively with staff and visitors, and produce high-quality work.
• Experience providing customer service to the public.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., hike trails, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, yurts, facilities, grounds, and trails, including stocking supplies, collecting trash, mowing, and weed trimming.
• Operate a variety of hand tools and cleaning tools, including hammers, hand saws, pruners, loppers, shovels, mops, brooms, and dusters.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as weed eaters, pressure washers, blowers, circular saws, reciprocating saws, drills, vacuum cleaners, and lawn mowers.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on all assigned tools and equipment.
• Interact professionally with the public by answering questions, providing information, and offering general assistance as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

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 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.

Machicomoco State Park is accepting applications for a Trades Tech I position.

Job Summary:

The Trades Tech I position is primarily responsible for performing routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, facilities, grounds, and trails, as well as assisting with special projects as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, yurts, facilities, grounds, and trails, includingstocking supplies, collecting trash,mowing, and weed trimming.
• Operatea variety of hand tools and cleaning tools, including hammers, hand saws, pruners, loppers, shovels, mops, brooms, and dusters.
• Operatepower tools and equipment such as weed eaters, pressure washers, blowers, circular saws, reciprocating saws, drills, vacuum cleaners, and lawn mowers.
• Conduct routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on all assigned tools and equipment.
• Interact professionally with the public by answering questions, providing information, and offering general assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining restrooms and/or facilities.
• Experience operating landscape or grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Ability to workindependently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to follow establish procedures, take direction, interact positively with staff, volunteers, and visitors, and consistently produce high-quality work.
• Experience providing customer service to the public.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., hike trails of varying surfaces, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous experience working in a park, outdoor recreation, or similar field experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to safe storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Experience performing basic small engine repairs and maintenance.

Special Instructions:

• Background Check: DCR is committed to second chance hiring and inclusivity. 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.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Parks Service 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 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.