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

Virginia State Parks; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and admission

Overnight stay discounts

Camping discounts

Free camping during Memorial Day–Labor

Job summary

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring for a Housekeeping Ranger at Staunton River State Park. The role focuses on cleaning cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park facilities to ensure a clean and welcoming environment for visitors.

Responsibilities include turning over facilities before check-in, inventorying cabin supplies for the next guest, and performing light maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper and prompt cleaning procedures.
• Experience with customer service, housekeeping, and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Must have a general knowledge of basic care and use of common hand tools, power tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the timely turnover of overnight facilities before guest check-in
• Assist in the inventorying of cabin supplies to ensure that they are available for the next guest.
• Perform the light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities.

Job description

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.

Staunton River State Park is accepting applications for aHousekeeping Ranger position.

Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities will include cleaning cabins, restrooms, campground bathhouses, and other park facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform the timely turnover of overnight facilities before guest check-in
• Assistin the inventorying of cabin supplies to ensure that they are available for the next guest.
• Perform the light maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to operate state park facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of proper and prompt cleaning procedures.
• Experience with customer service, housekeeping, and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Must have a general knowledge of basic care and use of common hand tools, power tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.

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% off cabins(up to 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’sone of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!