Park Ranger - Lamoine State Park - Seasonal (26 Weeks)

State of Maine•Lamoine, ME

1d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Full Time Seasonal (26 Weeks) Park Ranger position, located at Lamoine State Park. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS PARK RANGER Opening Date: February 20, 2026 Closing Date: End of day March 06, 2026 Location: Lamoine State Park Position Number/Type: 01720-0961 - Seasonal - 26 Weeks Class Code: 9211 Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour Season: 01720-0961 – 26 Weeks (Approximately 04/05/2026 to 10/03/2026) BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users at a state park or day use area. Work may also include: Cleaning and general maintenance of picnic sites and/or campsites Preserving hiking trails and trail heads Maintaining boat launch facilities Enforcing Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users Operating specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and tractors in order to maintain the park areas Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise the public Directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel For questions specific to the position, please contact the Regional Manager, Matthew Hamilton, at (207) 941-4014 or by e-mail at [email protected]

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.
Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and general maintenance of picnic sites and/or campsites
Preserving hiking trails and trail heads
Maintaining boat launch facilities
Enforcing Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users
Operating specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and tractors in order to maintain the park areas
Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise the public
Directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.