Park Aide (Inland NW Area) Multiple Parks

About the role

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! Temporary Washington State Park Aide Jobs Are Perfect For People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!

Responsibilities

• Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and picking up litter.
• Maintain park lawns using a mower, weed eater, trimmer, and various maintenance tools.
• Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
• Register campers, collect, sort and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
• Clean rental properties and perform general housekeeping duties including washing windows, scrubbing floors, mopping, and sweeping.
• Drive light trucks or other state vehicles to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; haul garbage.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
• Possess a valid (unrestricted) driver's license.
• Desired qualifications include kayaking experience, vessel operation experience, ATV experience, experience working a chainsaw, and bilingual skills (Spanish language preferred).

Skills

• Ability to learn and interpret park rules, area information, and local history and educate park visitors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain organization, communication, and a reasonable completion time and quality.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Ability to perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities.
• Ability to perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Benefits

Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave. Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work. Great teammates who care about their work. Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills. Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well-being. Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail, to orcas and moose, and everything in between. Park Aide jobs can be fun, fulfilling and career starters, but there are a few important things to consider: Weekend work is expected, and you might be asked to work evening shifts. Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more of our workers to be on schedule those days. Getting time off around a holiday is not guaranteed. Bathroom cleaning is a task that most Park Aides get to experience fairly regularly. Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance).

Schedule

Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours a week, but we may have ability to offer less than full-time work – over the entire period of employment or for specific periods. If you are interested in less than 40 hours a week, just let us know in the supplemental questions section of the application process.

Pay

Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave. Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.

Uniform Information

All non-permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All non-permanent Park Aides will receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75.00 per calendar year. Some positions may qualify for a $150 clothing stipend depending on the length of the position. Clothing stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Supplemental Information

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at State Parks Jobs. To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following: Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.

Note

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Diversity Policy Statement

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For more information about these positions, please contact recruitment at HR.Recruitment@parks.wa.gov or at (360) 902-8569. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. Job Alerts to receive a list of new job postings at Parks. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read About Our Benefits The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.