ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Address:  2036 Duquesne Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624  

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: April 16, 2026 

San Rafael State Park is situated in a remote location with limited access to nearby services, amenities, and support personnel. The Park Ranger-Senior must be comfortable working in an isolated environment, sometimes for extended periods, and although under the direction of the Patagonia Lake State Park Assistant Manager, they must demonstrate the ability to self-direct their daily workflow without direct oversight. This role requires strong personal initiative, the ability to recognize what needs to be done and take action without waiting to be told. They must be adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable making sound independent judgments when supervisory guidance is not immediately available.

Duties include:
- Cleans Ranch House and outbuildings; performs janitorial and housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly facility.

- Maintains park grounds; fertilizes and irrigates trees, repairs irrigation systems, prunes trees, clears brush, controls weeds, maintains fire lines, roads, and parking lots.

- Maintains park buildings and infrastructure including plumbing, electrical, painting, and roofing; inspects and services park equipment; replaces worn parts and performs preventative maintenance on tractors, generators, pumps, and power tools.

- Involved in park construction and special projects including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing; operates equipment including tractor, dump truck, generators, pumps, weed eater, lawn mower, and power tools.

- Assist and lead volunteers and maintains positive working relationships with the local valley community and the park's Friends group.

= Performs standard Park Ranger duties two days per week at Patagonia Lake State Park including patrol, visitor contact, rule compliance, resource maintenance, and fee collection.

- Other duties as assigned for the position

Knowledge of:
General building maintenance principles including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and roofing
Grounds maintenance practices including irrigation systems, tree care, brush clearing, and weed control
Park rules, regulations, and resource protection principles
Safe use and operation of hand and power tools and equipment
Basic pesticide and herbicide application practices
State park fee collection and visitor services procedures (applicable to Patagonia Lake assignment)

Skills in:
Operating light and heavy equipment including tractor, dump truck, generators, pumps, lawn mower, and power tools
Performing preventative maintenance and equipment inspection
Performing janitorial and facility cleaning to maintain safe and orderly conditions
Lead volunteers and provide work direction
Communicating effectively with volunteers, community members, and agency partners
Applying park rules and regulations in visitor contact situations

Ability to:
Work independently in a remote, isolated environment with minimal supervision
Self-monitor workload, prioritize tasks, and exercise personal initiative without direct oversight
Identify and respond to maintenance, safety, and operational needs proactively
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community members, partner groups, and the Friends organization
Perform sustained physical labor including lifting, bending, squatting, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Adapt to varying assignments across multiple park locations

Two years of experience equivalent to a Park Ranger Specialist; OR a Bachelor's degree in Park Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related field. Any combination of training and experience that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted.

- First Aid/CPR certification
- Trade certification or coursework in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general building maintenance
- Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
● Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
● Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
● 10 paid holidays per year
● Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
● Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
● Deferred compensation plan
● Wellness plans
● Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 604 -7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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