State Parks - Natural Bridge State Park - Maintenance Ranger - Open Until Filled

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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 to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.

Natural Bridge State Park is accepting applications for Maintenance Ranger positions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dependable individuals to perform routine care of facilities, grounds, trails, and restrooms.

• Responsible for recurring grounds care, mowing/weed eating, routine restroom cleaning, stocking supplies, trash pickup, trail clean up, facility maintenance, and basic plumbing/electrical/carpentry tasks as necessary.
• Operating a variety of hand tools and cleaning tools to include, but not limited to, hammers; hand saws; hand pruners; loppers; shovels; mops, brooms, dusters, etc.
• Operating power tools may include, but not limited to, mowers, tractors, weed eaters, pressure washer, blower, paint sprayer, circular saw; reciprocating saw; drills of various types and operating specialized equipment including UTVs, and mowers.
• Performing routine maintenance on all equipment used.
• Interacting with the public to include answering questions and providing information.
• Must be able to work various shifts including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
  
  The shift hours for this position may vary; weekly hours will vary seasonally.

• Experience performing grounds care and/or landscaping.
• Experience working with basic hand and power tools.
• Experience cleaning restrooms and/or facilities.
• Must be able to perform manual labor in outdoor conditions requiring frequent walking, bending, standing, and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Please provide any certifications relating to your experience at the time of application.

• Previous experience in the following areas is preferred:
  Lawn care, landscaping, restroom cleaning, facility cleaning, carpentry/plumbing/electrical repair and facility/equipment/vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations related to the storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate specialized commercial mowing equipment, power tools, hand tools, etc., is preferred.

• 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/Federal 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.