What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Aide (Grayland Beach State Park) Permanent position at State of Washington Parks and Recreation...?
Description
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title: Park AideLocation: Grayland, WA
Closes: February 21st, 2025, at 12 p.m.
Housing is not available.
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The Permanent Park Aide position plays a vital role in the success of Grayland State Park by assisting the senior park aide and park rangers in the field maintenance of the park. In this position you will assist the senior park aide with leading seasonal staff on daily assignments as well as special projects. You will be involved with all aspects of park maintenance, customer service, and staff training. The position will require knowledge of the reservation system and excellent customer service when running the park office. This position will be filled with someone who has a flexible schedule, enjoys working in the outdoors, and is enthusiastic about working both in a team and individual environment. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and safety conscious with an overall goal of improving Grayland State Park. Become a member of the Grayland State Park Team as a permanent Park Aide.
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:
- 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 (except corrective lenses).
- First aid and CPR certification
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
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 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 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. Clothing stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.
Supplemental Information
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach or embed in your application the following:
- Letter of Interest.
- Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.
NOTE: Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.
Diversity Policy Statement
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to all people of this state today and in the future.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our ability and commitment to serve all citizens.
Persons desiring any accommodations in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hearing impaired may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For more information about this position, please contact Lisa Whalen at Lisa.Whalen@parks.wa.gov or 360-584-2023.
For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or 360-902-8569.
Salary : $75
