Park Ranger Maintenance

DHRM•Northampton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Park Ranger Maintenance to join their team at Kiptopeke State Park. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance operations to ensure facilities and grounds are safe and meet current standards. The Park Ranger Maintenance will lead and assist in daily cleaning and servicing of park facilities, perform and supervise maintenance projects on facilities, grounds, systems, resources, vehicles, and equipment. This position requires a variety of trade skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, small engine repair, vehicle and equipment repairs, and troubleshooting systems. The role also involves supervising and coaching wage employees, volunteers, and alternative labor, and ensuring user safety and satisfaction through well-maintained facilities and grounds.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with supervising custodial/housekeeping work, grounds keeping, maintenance, or other work related to the upkeep and operation of facilities.
Experience using a variety of tools, materials and equipment to maintain and clean park facilities and grounds maintenance, including mowing, and landscaping.
Experience in leading, directing, training and evaluating work performed by staff and volunteers.
Demonstrated skills in basic construction and maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry.
Experience in vehicle maintenance, including small/large engine repair.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, guests, and preparing correspondence/reports.
Experience using computers and software applications.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and safety training.
Experience in managing/operating public water systems.
Demonstrated experience interacting with park visitors, providing information relating to park rules, park activities, or providing similar customer service activities in a comparable environment.
Demonstrated customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and housekeeping activities by leading and assisting in the daily cleaning and servicing of park facilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
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, vehicle and equipment repairs, 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)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside 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 nights minimum required.
Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.