Senior Park Aide (Pearrgyin Lake) Seasonal
Washington State
- Winthrop, WA
- $3,376-4,072 per month
- Temporary
- Full-time
Job Title: Senior Park Aide - Seasonal
Location: Winthrop, WA
Closes: This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on May 28th, 2024, and every two weeks thereafter. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.This recruitment has been reposted. You do not need to reapply.The season dates for this position are March 1st (3/1) through October 31st (10/31), yearly.Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab
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Pearrygin Lake State Park is seeking individuals to craft unforgettable experiences for visitors amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Okanogan County. Embrace the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Pearrygin Lake while contributing to its legacy as a beloved vacation destination. Enjoy the stability of a consistent work schedule and a variety of engaging tasks. With access to camping, hiking, and swimming adventures across the picturesque Methow Valley, your time off will be as fulfilling as your workdays.Join us in shaping the future of outdoor recreation at Pearrygin Lake State Park!DutiesUnder the supervision of a Park Ranger, this position is essential to Washington State Park's mission of operating, enhancing, interpreting and protecting our park's recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites. This position assists with the aforementioned mission and related tasks, and serves as a lead, training park aide and volunteer staff in daily operations and routine maintenance of the park. The Senior Park Aide may also lead Park Aide staff and volunteers in task delegation and other communication.Duties include but are not limited to:
- Leads Park Aides.
- Cleans and performs maintenance on campsites, picnic sites, trails and roads.
- Maintains Park lawns using a mower, weed eaters, trimmers and various other tools.
- Cleans and performs maintenance on all park buildings including restrooms; removing and disposing of ashes from stoves and BBQs; pick-up and dispose of litter; and removing debris from grounds with hand tools and larger equipment.
- Assists with daily camping registration program and working in the park welcome center checking-in and assisting visitors including training other staff in check-in procedures.
- Provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.
- Assist with interpretive programs and park events.
- Collect, sort and count park revenues.
- Assist rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional and safe for the public and staff, including park grounds, structures, utility systems, vehicles, equipment, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, and turf and irrigation systems.
- Assist with noxious weed control and parking lot maintenance.
- Assist with Construction & Maintenance staff with completion of projects.
- Assist with ordering and stocking of restroom cleaning supplies and welcome center merchandise, monthly equipment and safety logs, reconciliation of funds collected, timesheets, fuel and oil logs, and other administrative tasks, as needed.
- Participates in agency training requirements and follows uniform standards.
- Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.
- Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).
- 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).
- A valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses).
- At least 18 years old.
- Take initiative and see a project through completion.
- Ability to lead.
All career seasonal Senior Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Senior Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks' employee. This position will receive 4 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after year 1), 1 jacket (per 5 calendar years), 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $150.00 per calendar year. Stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.Supplemental InformationHOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at . It is highly encouraged to attach or embed in your application the following:
- Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.
- 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 the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at or (360) 902-8569.