Park Aide (Coulee Corridor Area)

Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it! The Park Aide performs a variety of tasks at a State park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, area beautification, or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location. ___________________________ This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout the Coulee Corridor Area; Potholes, Steamboat Rock and Sun Lakes State Parks. Most positions are 3-5 months in duration, beginning in April-May. The number of vacancies vary from park to park. Steamboat Rock and Sun Lakes/Dry Falls may have RV hook up sites available for Park Aide employees.Positions may be scheduled to work 40 hours a week during the busiest months but may be scheduled for less than full-time at the beginning and end of the season.To read about other current and former park aides’ experiences, click Here!This recruitment will remain open continuously; the hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make hiring decisions at any time and close the recruitment.Potholes State Park – (located in Grant County) is a 640-acre camping park with 6,000-feet of freshwater shoreline on Potholes Reservoir also known as O’Sullivan Reservoir. Potholes Reservoir is often confused with the Pothole Lakes themselves, which are a 30- to 45-minute drive from the park. The terrain is desert with freshwater marshes.Steamboat Rock State Park- (located in Grant County) is a 3,522-acre camping park with 50,000 feet of freshwater shoreline at the north end of Banks Lake. Dominating the landscape is a columnar, basaltic rock with a surface area of 600 acres. Three campground areas and a large day-use area are on sweeping green lawns, protected from winds by tall dramatic poplars. The surrounding areas are carpeted with wildflowers, adding to the gray-green brush of the Scablands. A sandy swimming area and boat launches make the area a favorite for visitors who enjoy water-play and want respite from the hot, summer sun.Sun Lakes State Park- (located in Grant County) is a 4,027-acre camping park with 73,640 feet of freshwater shoreline at the foot of Dry Falls. Dry Falls is one of the great geological wonders of North America. Carved by Ice Age floods that long ago disappeared, the former waterfall is now a stark cliff, 400 feet high and 3.5 miles wide. In its heyday, the waterfall was four times the size of Niagara Falls. Today, it overlooks a desert oasis filled with lakes and abundant wildlife. Duties: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 anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.Primary duties include, but are not limited to:All positions- 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 truck or other state vehicle to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; haul refuse and garbage. Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a minimum of 17 years old.Possess a valid (unrestricted) driver’s license. – If your DL is out of state (other than WA State), 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 language preferred).JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:Ability to learn and interpret park rules, area information, and local history and educate park visitors.Ability to lead and instruct others and follow direction.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.Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.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 position 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.