Seasonal - Park Aide

If you enjoy working with people, enjoy variety in your day, are not looking for a desk job, then consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation team. Parks is hiring several Seasonal – Park Aide – Parks & Recreation employees.
 
If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, this seasonal work is a great opportunity! You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping in campground and day-use areas, building maintenance and providing park specific interpretive information to park visitors.
 
Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role. Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a parks customer service environment.
 
 Duties assigned will include:

• Sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and trails; cleaning and preparing facilities for shelter and campground reservations, pressure washing buildings, cleaning fire rings and camp sites, and being an ambassador of Snohomish County to the community;
• Edges and trims lawns, walkways and trails; clear debris from walkways and parking lots; paints and builds fences, garbage containers and other structures; installs and maintains signs;
• Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; and
• Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Eligibility Register 
This job posting is to hire several Seasonal – Park Aide employees and to create an eligibility register. Applicants placed on the eligibility register will expire on 9/30/2025. 
 
This seasonal position is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week and you may be eligible for overtime. You will be assigned to work at a variety of parks ranging from large campground parks to small urban parks. You must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays or a modified schedule.
 
Selection Process
All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County.
 
Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire: Applicants will be hired in date order of application received.  
 
Reference Checks: Please provide 1 - 3 professional references on your application, to include names, email addresses and telephone numbers to contact. Professional references can include current/past employers, current/past co-workers, teachers, volunteer group leaders, coaches.
 
Conditional Job Offers: Top scoring applicants will be contacted with a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include:
 

• A valid State of Washington Driver's License.
• Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select “Drivers” and then click on “Driving Record” to purchase a WA driving record. Request a “Full Record.” Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.
 
About Parks & Recreation 
Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.
 
Parks play a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County park and recreation facilities.
 
Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.
 
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.  


STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Cleans restrooms and replenishes towels, toilet tissue, soap and other supplies; cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks and urinals, empties wastebaskets
• Picks up litter on part grounds
• Collects and disposes of garbage
• Weeds flower beds and planters
• Trims and edges lawn areas
• Rakes leaves and clears debris
• May push mow
• Sweeps and clears trails and walkways
• Cleans fire rings and fire places
• Washes trucks and other equipment
• Installs and maintains signs
• Paints fences, garbage containers and other structures
• Open and close gates; enforcement of ejection (non-confrontational)
• May collect and receipt for fees for wood/parking
• Performs related duties as required
• Work is routine and spot checked for compliance by full time ranger staff

     Any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Must be 16 years of age.  Prior park experience is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

     A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.  May be subject to criminal background check.
 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers and small hand tools
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Work in all weather conditions
• Work independently
• Perform manual labor involving frequent strenuous physical effort

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice

Salary : $14 - $22