Hydro Park Aide (Year-Round, Fulltime)

About the role

Tacoma Power is accepting applications for a full-time Hydro Park Aide at the Nisqually Hydro Project's Alder Lake Park located in Eatonville, WA. This Hydro Project generates clean, renewable electricity while supporting high quality outdoor recreation. Embrace the great outdoors and join our dynamic team as a Hydro Park Aide, where you'll help maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of one of Tacoma Power's parks. This is a hands-on, year-round position that combines physical work, customer interactions, and stewardship of natural resources that make a positive impact on the experiences of our visitors. As a Park Aide, you will play an integral role in meeting and executing Tacoma Power's values of safety, belonging, customer focus, integrity, and respect and in the ongoing stewardship of the park. You will have the opportunity to welcome our many guests with a helpful smile, ensure our guest check-in process is seamless, and maintain the park facilities for our customer's enjoyment. You will get to enjoy the outdoors while creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere for our valued guests. Our Team believes in the power of a positive and enjoyable work environment, where your contribution goes beyond routine tasks – it becomes a celebration of nature and community and maintaining a great park for everyone to enjoy! Join us in this unique full-time, year-round opportunity to turn physical work into a delightful experience, surrounded by the stunning scenery of our beloved Alder Lake Park. If you're 18 or older and ready to embark on a journey that combines physical activity, camaraderie, and the beauty of nature, consider becoming a Park Aide! We invite you to be a part of our team and play a pivotal role in preserving the charm of our park for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Campground registration
• Customer service
• Restroom cleaning
• Lawn care
• Trash and garbage collection
• Caring for campsite condition
• Park improvement projects

Qualifications

Equivalent combination to one (1) year of experience or training which provides the background required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the classification.

Licensing

• State of Washington Driver's License required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter

Physical requirements & working conditions

• Outdoor and indoor environment; subject to noise and fumes from equipment operation and adverse weather conditions
• Frequently required to lift heavy objects; intermittently lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds
• Frequently required to climb, bend, pull and stand for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and / or flexible schedules

Schedule

• Full-time, year-round position
• 40 hours a week including weekends and holidays throughout the year
• Park Aides are required to wear provided uniform shirts
• The park does not provide seasonal housing

Pay

Hourly Rate: $21.70 - $23.93

Benefits

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