Seasonal Park Aide: Outdoor Support & Maintenance

County of San Luis Obispo; California (MO); 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

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.