Park Aide - Extra Help, Seasonal

About the role

The San Mateo County Parks Department seeks individuals to assist Park Rangers with seasonal facility maintenance, including cleaning restrooms and collecting garbage; resource management; visitor services; gatehouse duties; and trail maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform light construction and maintenance on park and marina facilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of park and marina facilities.
• Repair, operate and maintain various types of tools and equipment.
• Aid the public by providing information on park and marina facilities, features, and regulations.
• Administer and inform public of general rules and regulations governing activities such as: illegal camping, vandalism, general public safety, and boat operation.
• Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid and CPR.
• Respond to public complaints, inquiries and suggestions.
• Provide support at any County park as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Driving and operating automobiles, light trucks, safety equipment and other motorized equipment safely.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Natural resources, native and invasive vegetation and local wildlife species.
• Skills/Ability to: Learn and apply policies, procedures, and safety regulations related to park operations to which assigned.
• Learn to operate equipment and avoid safety hazards related to park and marina environments.
• Follow oral and written instructions including safety rules, procedures and practices.
• Work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
• Operate motor vehicles and other equipment.
• Stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Lift items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Work outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• Use hand, electric and pneumatic power tools.
• Perform clerical tasks including keeping accurate records, making simple arithmetic calculations, handling cash, and filing.
• Maintain cleanliness of park and marina facilities.
• Perform light construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Perform landscaping, ground maintenance, pruning, lawn and plant care.
• Operate motor vehicles and other equipment.

Pay

The salary range is $21.88 - $27.39 Hourly. Extra-help positions offer temporary employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months full-time, however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring department. Extra-help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and provide some benefits. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.