Park Aides/Temporary-Seasonal

County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and shift lengths

Job summary

County of San Luis Obispo is seeking Park Aides to support daily park operations, assist visitors, maintain cleanliness, and care for park facilities. The role suits outdoors‑oriented individuals with attention to detail and a commitment to community service.

The position involves handling cash, reserving campsites, guiding visitors, enforcing rules, performing maintenance, and providing first aid as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or equivalent within six months of appointment.
• Some positions may require a California driver license." ,
• An initial application review will be conducted and top candidates will be invited to selection activities.

Responsibilities

• Accepts money at entry gate and issues receipts.
• Reserves campsites, picnic areas or facilities and charges fees.
• Communicates information about recreational facilities to the public.
• Explains park rules and regulations to users.
• Counts and sorts cash and maintains financial records.
• Operates office machines and basic computer systems as required.
• Patrols park areas to assist the public and ensure safety.
• Enforces park rules and protects the environment.
• Performs maintenance tasks on benches, tables, plumbing, sprinklers and playgrounds.
• Maintains lawns and landscaped areas.
• Provides first aid when required.
• Cleans park areas and related equipment.
• Performs light custodial duties and protects natural resources.

Skills

Cash handling

Public interaction

First aid

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash registers

Computers

Calculators

Typewriters

Job description

The County of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation's Department is accepting applications for enthusiastic and dependable Park Aides to join our team. As a Park Aide, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the park, assisting visitors, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining park facilities. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong attention to detail, and are committed to providing exceptional service to the community, this position may be perfect for you!

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Accepts money from the public at an entry gate and issues receipts.
• Reserves campsites, picnic areas or other facilities and charges appropriate fees.
• Communicates with public in receiving and giving out a wide variety of information pertaining to recreational facilities.
• Explains rules and regulations to users.
• Sorts and counts cash.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports as necessary.
• Operates office machines such as adding machines, personal computers, calculators, cash registers, typewriters, duplicating machines and short-wave radio when required.
• Patrols lakes and/or related land areas to provide assistance to the public in matters relating to their health, safety and welfare.
• Enforces park rules and regulations to protect the public and the environment.
• Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as repairing benches, tables, plumbing, sprinkler and water systems, playground equipment.
• Maintains lawns and landscaped areas.
• Provides first aid when required.
• Maintains records of park activities and prepares reports.
• Cleans park areas, buildings, and related equipment.
• Performs other light custodial maintenance as required.
• Protects and manages natural resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates

Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Employees in these classifications have flexible hours and shift lengths. They will also be expected to work some holidays and weekends.

Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job. Employees may be required to submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.

New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.