Baxter Park Campground Ranger

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Are you a motivated individual who wants to join a dedicated team? Do you like challenging hike and steep mountain climbs? Are you looking for a rewarding experience in park conservation? Baxter State Park offers some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maines's highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails.

You will find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job; it's an adventure! Are you ready to begin your adventure as a Campground Ranger at Baxter State Park, the iconic four-season wilderness park?

• Opening and closing campgrounds, ordering supplies to prepare facility for operation and visitors, and to ensure campground infrastructure is properly protected during off season.
• Working with other staff on projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Meeting the public as required, giving information on facilities, trail and weather conditions, regulations, park flora and fauna, appropriate use of park resources, and related information in order to perform public relations and safety duties.
• Collecting necessary fees, assigns areas, and provides fuel and other services as required in order to administer campground.
• Patrolling the Park in order to detect and extinguish fires, ensure compliance with rules and regulations, and protect natural features.
• Appling appropriate level of first aid.

• Two (2) years of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of park facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of wilderness and backcountry backpacking, camping, and hiking techniques.
• Ability to represent the Park professionally, to give information regarding park facilities and regulations, and to promote the safety and welfare of visitors.
• Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.

Baxter Park Campground Ranger

Group Housing Available

Salary Range: $17.04 – $23.23

Seasonal:
May 2026 – October 2026

Opening Date:
December 8, 2025

Close Date:
December 19, 2025

Class Code: 9425

Grade: 15

DESCRIPTION
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This is maintenance and personal services work in meeting the public and performing various tasks necessary to properly maintain and protect land, buildings, facilities, and the natural resources within Baxter State Park at a specific campground and surrounding areas. Work includes performing park conservation activities and informing visitors of weather conditions and rules and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS
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Repairs buildings, tables, fireplaces, tools, and equipment and maintains grounds, swimming areas, roads, trails, rest rooms, and water systems in order to maintain campground facilities. Meets the public as required giving information on facilities, trail and weather conditions, regulations, park flora and fauna, appropriate use of park resources, and related information in order to perform public relations and safety duties.

Collects necessary fees, assigns areas, and provides fuel and other services as required in order to administer campground. Patrols park in order to detect and extinguish fires, ensure compliance with rules and regulations, and protect natural features. Applies appropriate level of first aid to injured persons in order to provide emergency medical assistance. Records statistics and makes periodic reports in order to fulfill administrative responsibilities.

Oversees the work of volunteers and others on a project basis in order to provide direction and ensure project is completed properly and in a timely manner. Initiates search and rescue activities in order to assist in locating lost or…