State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

Virginia State Parks; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Deferred compensation with employer 4%

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Maintenance Ranger for Sky Meadows State Park. This role focuses on routine grounds maintenance, light construction, and park upkeep to ensure safe facilities and clean grounds.

Shifts include closing Monday-Thursday and opening on weekends; the position requires a valid driver’s license and tolerance for outdoor conditions. Benefits accompany full-time employment where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance for grounds, facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
• Experience with trades skills such as construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bathrooms, picnic areas, campsites, and facilities.
• Mow grass and perform general grounds keeping landscape maintenance tasks.
• Remove leaves, trash, and litter from park areas to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine care on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Work involves standing, bending, and exposure to outdoor elements.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts is required.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Trades skills

Job description

Home » Job openings at DCR

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.

E-Verify Notice: 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.

State Parks - Sky Meadows State Park

Maintenance Ranger

Open Until Filled

Hourly Rate: $14.00 per hour

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.

Sky Meadows State Park is accepting applications for Maintenance Ranger positions.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Ranger position is responsible for performing routine grounds maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks essential to the operation and upkeep of the Virginia State Park facilities, grounds, and equipment. Maintenance Rangers are expected to work closing shifts on Mondays-Thursdays and Opening shifts on Weekends.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bathrooms, picnic areas, campsites, and facilities.
• Mow grass and perform general grounds keeping landscape maintenance tasks.
• Remove leaves, trash, and litter from park areas to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine care on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Work involves standing, bending, and regular exposure to outdoor elements.
• Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts is required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Regular work hours include working closing shifts during the weekdays and opening shifts on the weekends. Closing shifts vary by season due to dusk time changes. Opening shifts are from 7 am-3 pm.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience performing preventative maintenance for groundskeeping, facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
• Experience with trades skills such as construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with acting as a supervisor or in a lead worker role, as well as working as part of a crew in a team environment.

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