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

Trades Technician I

Hourly Range: $13.75 - $14.50

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.

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.

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.

State Parks - Machicomoco State Park

Open Until Filled

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

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.