Trades Technician I Maintenance Ranger
Virginia State Parks
| Rapidan, VA 22733
Date Posted: 4/14/2026 | Last Day to
Apply: 4/30/2026
Posted in:
Construction & Trades
Compensation Type: Hourly
Pay: 15
Position Type: Part-Time
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Culpeper Battlefields State Park is accepting applications for a Maintenance Ranger position.
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Ranger performs the recurring grounds care, maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate Virginia State Park facilities, grounds, and equipment. Includes but is not limited to cleaning restrooms; mowing grass; weed eating; raking/removing leaf litter, trash, and litter; cleaning park buildings; maintenance of park trails; performing basic upkeep and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean and maintain bathrooms and park buildings.
- Mow grass and perform general groundskeeping tasks.
- Remove leaves, trash, and litter from park areas.
- Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Position requires standing, bending, and working in the outdoor elements.
- Assist with additional maintenance and operational tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Reporting repair needs to the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- General knowledge of the use and care of common hand tools and the use of various cleaning supplies/equipment.
- Experience with small engine repair, equipment operation, carpentry, and building trades.
- Must be friendly, outgoing, and able to work unsupervised and/or with a team.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience working in parks or a similar environment.
- First Aid/CPR certification
Special Instructions:
- 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 Park Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT