Park Aide; Tahoma Gateway Area Parks

Description

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! Temporary Park Aide jobs are ideal for people who enjoy outdoor work, contribute to a vital mission, and seek a career path within State Parks.

Benefits:

• Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay may be available depending on work schedule.
• Great teammates and practical transferable job skills.
• Physical well‑being from being in nature.
• Wildlife sightings.

Considerations:

• Weekend and evening shifts expected.
• Busy during spring and summer holidays; time off near holidays not guaranteed.
• Bathroom cleaning is a routine task.
• Work is moderately physical; candidates with physical limitations should review details for less physical roles.

Locations:
Dash Point, Flaming Geyser, Kanaskat‑Palmer, Nolte, and Saltwater State Parks. Positions are 3‑5 months, starting April, May, or June.

Under the supervision of a Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks, such as registering campers, collecting fees, cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, providing visitor information, and more. Primary duties include:

• Maintain park facilities through routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance: cut grass, weed, prune, rake leaves, collect litter.
• Maintain lawns using mower, weed eater, trimmer, and tools.
• Provide park information and answer phones.
• Register campers, collect and sort revenue.
• Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
• Clean restrooms and stock supplies.
• Housekeeping duties for rental properties: wash windows, scrub floors, mop, sweep.
• Drive light trucks or state vehicles to transport supplies and haul garbage.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age 17.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license. Out‑of‑state licenses must be presented at interview.

DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).

JOB SPECIFIC

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to learn and grow; meet needs of others; operate hand and power tools; perform general maintenance; use chemicals; work in all weather; work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Uniform:
All non‑permanent Aides wear a uniform; receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75.00 per year (possible $150 for longer positions).

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a welcoming inclusive workplace for all employees. Veterans, people of color, women, BIPOC, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40, 2

SLGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.