Senior Park Aide (Battle Ground Lake State Park) Permanent

State of Washington; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission in Battle Ground, WA is seeking a Senior Park Aide to support park operations and lead a team of Park Aides. This permanent, on-site role focuses on maintaining Battle Ground Lake State Park, delivering customer service, and ensuring a welcoming environment.

Under supervision of Park Ranger 1, you'll oversee day-to-day duties, coordinate maintenance, answer public inquiries, and manage the Ranger Station with your team.

Responsibilities

• Leads Park Aides and coordinates daily activities.
• Answers phones and provides information to the public.
• Cleans and maintains facilities and grounds.

Job description

Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Senior Park Aide

Location: Battle Ground, WA

Closes: November 5th, 2026, at 12 p.m. PST.

Position Status: This is a permanent position. Park housing is unavailable for this position.

2026, at 12 p.m. PST.

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Park Ranger 1, this position is essential to the state park's mission of operating, enhancing, and protecting our Parks' recreational, cultural, historical, and natural sites. The Senior Park Aide supports day to day operations for the Battle Ground area by assisting and contributing toward all aspects of park operations and will lead work responsibilities.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

As the Battle Ground Lake Senior Park Aide, you will be the Park Aide team leader. Employing exceptional attention to detail and well-practiced organization skills, you will have the opportunity to lead and work beside a team of motivated, hardworking, nature-loving Park Aides in the goal of successfully maintaining Battle Ground Lake State Park as a clean, welcoming, and vibrant recreational outlet for all to enjoy. With hard work and commitment to your team, a Senior Park Aide has the ability to make a visible impact on Battle Ground Lake State Park. The Senior Park Aide is supported by an exceptional team of Rangers, an outstanding and proactive Maintenance crew, and a cadre of approachable Administrators and Managers. Senior Park Aide tasks range from humble bathroom cleaning to meticulous grounds maintenance using a variety of equipment. Applying your time-tested customer service skills, your team will run the Ranger Station and make sure campers and customers alike are taken care of.

Never a dull moment, there is always something to do at Battle Ground Lake State Park, and it's your job to lead your team to success!

Duties

• Leads Park Aides.
• Answers phones and provides information to the public.
• Cleans and performs maintenance such as removing and disposing of ashes from stoves and BBQs, clean tables, pick-up