PARK AIDE 2 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

State of Nevada (NV); Incline Village (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Division of State Parks in Incline Village is seeking a Seasonal Park Aide 2 to join a small, dedicated team helping visitors enjoy this incredible park. You’ll assist with visitor services, park maintenance, and educational programs, while soaking in Tahoe’s breathtaking scenery.

This role involves custodial duties, grounds upkeep, and fee collection to keep the park welcoming and clean. Under supervision, you will help with gift shop activities, educational displays, and safety-compliant

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six months of general work experience in a park, zoo, museum, interpretive visitor center, or closely related field; OR six months of experience as a Park Aide I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Assist in cleaning park grounds, structures, and facilities; remove debris from campgrounds, picnic areas and other park locations; sanitize restrooms; and empty trash receptacles.
• Furnish park visitors with information concerning park facilities, recreational areas, policies, rules, and fees; assist with interpretive programs and displays; and give historic tours.
• Collect park user fees and make change as necessary; issue entrance tickets or permits; prepare routine reports and maintain records as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist visitors, greet guests, provide park information, and collect entrance fees.
• Participate in grounds and facility maintenance projects; weed and rake park areas; prune trees and shrubs; paint structures; remove health and safety hazards.
• Assist with interpretive programs and displays; participate in educational activities and historic tours.
• Perform routine custodial duties and general facility/equipment maintenance; report malfunctions and needed repairs.

Skills

Custodial duties

Visitor assistance

Interpretive programs

Fee collection

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning tools

Job description

The Division of State Parks is seeking to fill a Park Aide 2 located in Incline Village. As a Seasonal Park Aide you'll join a small but dedicated team helping visitors enjoy this incredible park. You’ll assist with visitor services, park maintenance, and even educational programs, all while soaking in Tahoe’s breathtaking scenery. This position helps keep the park looking its best with custodial and grounds maintenance, greet visitors, provide park information, and collect entrance fees. As well as assist with educational programs and historical displays. Help maintain park vehicles and equipment Some positions focus on gift shop sales, fee booth operations, or conservation efforts.

Park Aides perform routine custodial and general facility and equipment maintenance duties, assist visitors, collect fees, and assist in the operation of a State park.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and six months of general work experience in a park, zoo, museum, interpretive visitor center, or closely related field; OR six months of experience as a Park Aide I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• Assist in cleaning park grounds, structures, and facilities; remove debris from campgrounds, picnic areas and other park locations; sanitize restrooms; and empty trash receptacles.
• Participate in grounds and facility maintenance projects; pick up papers, debris, and litter; weed and rake park areas; prune trees and shrubs; paint structures; remove potential health and safety hazards.
• Furnish park visitors with information concerning park facilities, recreational areas, policies, rules, and fees; assist with interpretive programs and displays; and give historic tours.
• Collect park user fees and make change as necessary; issue entrance tickets or permits; prepare routine reports and maintain records as assigned.
• Organize and store cleaning supplies; prepare and monitor inventory lists; record supplies used and report shortages to supervisor to ensure adequate inventory.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on park vehicles and equipment; check fluid levels; clean and wax vehicles as needed; and report malfunctions and problems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision of higher-level Parks staff incumbents perform the full range of duties described above. This is the journey level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of: methods and procedures used to perform custodial services; painting techniques used to paint structures; health and safety practices in a park environment necessary to eliminate potential hazards; policies, procedures, rules, and laws as applied to the Park System; Parks System fee collection policies and procedures.

Ability to: perform a variety of grounds, facility, and equipment maintenance duties to assist in park operation; follow specific instructions and work with minimal supervision.