Park Ranger Maintenance
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space. Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives. DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.
Requirements
- Experience leading, directing, and training staff or volunteers.
- Ability to use a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain facilities and grounds maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, snow removal, tree work, and trail maintenance.
- Skills in basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
- A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated customer service experience.
- Computer skills and familiarity with software applications.
- Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
- Experience in parks and recreation or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience with supervising groundskeeping, maintenance, construction or other work related to the upkeep and operation of recreational areas.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, improve, and protect park facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles and equipment by performing and supervising maintenance projects.
- Use skills in a variety of trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, and troubleshooting systems.
- Supervise and coach wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor in the successful performance of these operations.
- Provide user safety and satisfaction by providing clean, safe and well-maintained facilities and grounds; providing good information to guests; and assisting with guest services.
Benefits
- Paid leave
- A minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions)
- Federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks
- Overnight facility discounts (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 before 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.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
