Park Aide; Lakes Area Parks

Overview

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! Temporary Washington State Park Aide Jobs are perfect for those 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. 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 a possibility in many locations.

• 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 a set of very practical and transferable job skills.
• Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well‑being.
• Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail to moose and everything in between.

The following parks have low‑cost housing options for temporary Park Aides this season:
Bridgeport State Park, bunk‑house style (3 rooms available), and Twenty‑Five Mile Creek, bunk‑house style cabin (2 rooms available). The following parks have low‑cost options for a recreational vehicle (trailer, camper, etc.) site for temporary Park Aides this season:
Twenty‑Five Mile Creek State Park and Alta Lake State Park – both do not have a size limitation. Housing and RV spots are available on a first‑come‑first‑serve basis. Please contact recruitment directly for more information.

• Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
• Perform grounds maintenance work – 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.

All non‑permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. 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.

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, NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. Please black out any PII 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, .

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