Senior Park Aide

South Cle Elum WA

Description

Seasonal Washington State Senior Park Aide jobs are perfect for: -People 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 who are interested in a longer-term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides or Senior Park Aides. -Students who are looking for summer work. -Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world. Some benefits you might not know or be thinking about: -Even seasonal positions receive vacation and sick leave. -Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work. -Great teammates who care about their work. -Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills. -Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well-being. -Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail, to orcas and moose, and everything in between. ___________________________ This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, seasonal, Senior Park Aide position at Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail located in Kittitas County, Washington. This seasonal position is scheduled from March 1st (3/01) - October 31st (10/31), yearly. Duties: Under the supervision of the Central Cascades Area Equipment Operator Supervisor, this position is essential to state parks mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Parks' recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites. This position will assist and contribute towards all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities. A typical work day may include anything from cleaning restrooms, maintaining facilities, performing grounds maintenance and minor repairs on roads, trail heads, and primitive campgrounds. -Lead Park Aides. -Daily inspection and cleaning of comfort stations, vault toilets, kitchen/picnic shelters, and other agency facilities and grounds. -Perform grounds maintenance -Provide clean environments for park users by keeping grounds free of litter, debris, or illegal garbage dumps, etc. -Performing routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles. -General repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, equipment, and utility systems. -Maintain Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail right of way area using mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and various other tools. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work. OR -Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent) OR -Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided candidate has at least three months experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent). AND -A valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license. -At least 18 years old.