Park Aide; Coulee Corridor Area Parks

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!

Temporary Washington State Park Aide positions located throughout the Coulee Corridor Area – Potholes, Steamboat Rock and Sun Lakes State Parks. Positions begin between March and June, typically lasting 3–5 months. Employees work 40 hours per week; part‑time schedules may be negotiated. Physical presence in the park is required; telework is not permitted.

• Maintain park facilities through 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 other maintenance tools.
• Provide information to visitors and answer phone calls.
• Register campers and 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.
• Window‑clean rental equipment for a weekend (if applicable).

• Minimum age of 17 years.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license (out‑of‑state licenses must be shown at interview).
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather; minor injuries or conditions must be disclosed.

• Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Spanish language skills (preferred).
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Experience in general maintenance, janitorial services, and working with chemicals.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Capability to work in a team and manage multiple projects with organization and timely completion.
• Knowledge of park rules, local history, and the ability to educate visitors.

All non‑permanent Aides must wear a uniform: 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a $75.00 clothing stipend per calendar year (some positions receive $150). Furniture is not provided at bunk housing. Bunk housing is available at Northrup Point House of Steamboat Rock State Park, with two separate rooms and shared facilities (garage, living area, kitchen, bathroom). RV parking is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis;

contact recruitment for details.

Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave; holiday pay may be available depending on schedule. Full‑time benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement are not applicable to temporary staff.

Submit applications through State Parks Jobs, completing the online profile. For veteran preference, attach DD‑214, NGB‑22, or USDVA verification of service. Contact HR Recruitment ruitment.gov or call 360‑902‑8569 for questions.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40, and members of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community, are encouraged to apply. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are welcomed.

Positions are part of the non‑supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For further details on holiday, sick leave, vacation, and other compensatory programs, visit the State HR website or consult the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) portal.