DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
BUREAU OF PARKS & LANDS
PARK RANGER
-DACF AGENCY ONLY*-
*Only candidates that are currently employed with the Department of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry will be able to have their applications considered at this time.
Opening Date: January 28 2026
Closing Date: End of day February 10 2026
Location: Bradbury Mountain State Park - Pownal Maine
Position Number: 01720-0112
Position Type: Full Time Year Round
Class Code: 9211
Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users maintaining and repairing facilities at a state park or day use area and acting as an assistant to the Park Manager or District Supervisor. Responsibilities include meeting the public and providing for their needs and performing tasks necessary to maintain and protect land and water areas buildings and other physical facilities at state parks and day use areas. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of employees. Work is performed under general supervision.
REPRESENTATIVETASKS: Constructs repairs and oversees the repair of buildings picnic tables fireplaces grounds swimming areas roads trails restrooms and water systems to ensure a clean safe and attractive park. Enforces park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment facilities and park users. Operates specialized equipment such as backhoes front-end loaders and bulldozers in order to maintain the park area. Compiles writes and submits weekly activity financial and vehicle reports in order to document park activities and provide information. Plans trains directs and evaluates work of other park personnel in order to ensure park buildings and grounds are safe and maintained properly. Meets and greets the public and provides information concerning park facilities and rules historical data and other related information in order to advise public. Searches for lost persons and rescues park visitors on trails in order to assist injured or lost visitors. Compiles reports deposits park income supervises personnel and refers problems to the proper authorities during park managers absence in order to provide continuity of operations.
KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED: Knowledge of the operation maintenance and repair of park facilities and equipment. Knowledge of animal fish and plant life found in the area. Knowledge of first aid and skill in application. Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment in the maintenance and repair of park facilities grounds and buildings. Ability to meet the public effectively; to give information regarding park facilities and regulations; and to look after the safety and welfare of visitors. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep records. Ability to patrol the park and to enforce regulations with firmness and tact. Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on automotive and power equipment.
For questions specific to the position please contact Chris Silsbee at or by e-mail at:
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operators license.
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