What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Attendant position at Whatcom County, WA?
Salary : $24.74 - $37.50 Hourly
Location : Parks Headquarters - 3373 Mount Baker Highway Bellingham, WA 98226
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : P060 0225
Department : Parks & Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Pacific
Salary : DOQ
Summary
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for a Park Attendant.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance & Construction Supervisor, this position performs duties associated with park maintenance and operations. Primary duties include cleaning and basic maintenance of grounds, facilities, equipment, and trails; supporting operations activities associated with facility rentals, range operations, revenues, and visitor engagement; informing the public regarding park rules and regulations; implementing safety programs for staff and park visitors; coordinating the work of peers, subordinate staff, and volunteers, as assigned; and assisting in achievement of Department goals and objectives. Complies with policies, procedures, legal standards and requirements.
The Park Attendant will be assigned to work in a variety of locations throughout Whatcom County Parks. The position will be primarily assigned to the Park Attendants may be assigned to cover parks in other regions.
Key traits of an ideal candidate :
- Accomplished leader committed to supporting their team and stewarding parks resources
- Exceptional personal character and solid interpersonal skills
- Well organized written and oral communicator
- Critical thinker with a willingness to learn
- Demonstrates dependability, a strong work ethic, and a professional attitude
- Able to foster collaboration and work effectively with coworkers, community stakeholders, and the public
Supervisor : Maintenance & Construction Supervisor
Hours of Work : Monday - Friday; 8AM - 4 : 30PM
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Salary Range : MCBA- Range 112.0
Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Qualifications
Additional Requirements :
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
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Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including :
Please check which of the following qualifications you meet :
Please briefly describe your experience with trail maintenance :
Please briefly describe your experience with grounds maintenance :
Please briefly describe your experience with park operations.
Please briefly describe your experience with janitorial work.
Please briefly describe your experience with customer service.
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Salary : $25 - $38
