Park Aide; South Sound Area Parks

Description

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.
• Individuals interested in a longer‑term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of the executive team, started as Park Aides.
• Students looking for summer work.
• Active retirees who want work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world. Less than full‑time work is possible in many locations.

Some benefits you might not know or be thinking about:

• Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay might be available depending on when and how long you work.
• Great teammates who care about their work.
• Learning and refining practical and transferable job skills.
• Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well‑being.
• Wildlife sightings – from chipmunks and quail to orcas and moose.

Park Aide jobs can be fun, fulfilling and career starters, but there are a few important things to consider:

• Weekend work is expected; you may be asked to work evening shifts.
• Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more workers on those days. Getting time off around a holiday is not guaranteed.
• Bathroom cleaning is a task most Park Aides experience fairly regularly.
• Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance). If this is not appropriate for you, but you remain interested, read the announcement carefully to determine if a less physical position may be available in the park(s) you are interested in.

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include registering campers and collecting camp fees, cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The specific duties vary by park location.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance – 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.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
• Clean rental properties and perform general housekeeping duties – 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.

Welcome Station Park Aide

• Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
• Collect, sort and count revenue; make bank deposits.
• Run the cash register and check‑in campers using reservation software, selling merchandise and other goods (e.g., ice and firewood), and handling Discover Pass sales.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
• Possess a valid (unrestricted) driver’s license. If your license is out of state (other than WA), you will be required to show proof of a valid and current unrestricted driver’s license at the time of the interview.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess bilingual skills (Spanish, Ukrainian, or Russian language preferred).
• Welcome Station Park Aide only
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  Experience running a POS system.
• Welcome Station Park Aide only
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  Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

• 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 reasonable completion time and quality.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Ability to perform general maintenance on park buildings and facilities.
• Ability to perform janitorial services, including using chemicals.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work Saturdays,…