Senior Park Aide (Saint Edward State Park) Permanent

State of Washington; Federal Way (WA); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Uniform provided

Clothing stipend

Zusammenfassung

State of Washington in Kenmore, WA, seeks a Senior Park Aide to lead maintenance and day-to-day park operations. The role supports park facilities, grounds, and visitor services, with on-site requirements and regular schedules.

The position emphasizes safety, public information, and adherence to state park policies, including uniform standards and occasional travel between parks.

Qualifikationen

• Valid unrestricted driver’s license and 18+ years old.
• Experience in building maintenance, groundskeeping, or related trades.
• Experience in park operations or conservation programs preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead maintenance and cleaning across grounds, facilities, and restrooms.
• Maintain park lawns with mowers, weed eaters, and related equipment.
• Assist rangers with facilities, safety, and operational tasks.
• Provide day-use registration help and visitor information.
• Complete monthly logs and reconcile funds and timesheets.

Kenntnisse

Driver's license

Public service

Safety compliance

Outlook

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Job Information

Open Position: Senior Park Aide

Location: Kenmore, WA

Closes: November 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Position Status: Permanent

Employees who have workstations located in King County receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed.

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 Saint Edward and Bridle Trails State Park 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.

Duties

Serves as the Lead:

• Cleans and performs maintenance such as removing and disposing of ashes from stoves and BBQs, clean tables, pick-up and dispose of litter, remove debris from grounds with hand tools and larger equipment, and maintains light fixtures and painted surfaces on picnic sites, park buildings including restrooms, trails, and roads.
• Maintains Park lawns using mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, and various other tools including cleaning equipment, fueling, and recording usage and reporting any problems.

Maintenance:

• Assists rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean in appearance and safe for the public and staff including park grounds, structures, utility systems, vehicles, equipment, tools, trails, fences, restrooms, turf and irrigation systems.
• Performs noxious weed control, parking lot maintenance, and restroom cleaning.
• Empties and hauls garbage cans, recycle cans, tools, and equipment, independently operate park vehicles to perform maintenance duties.

Assist:

• Provides daily assistance with day-use registration; training staff; and providing information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information.

Administration:

• Completes monthly equipment and safety logs; reconciles funds collected, timesheets, fuel and oil logs, and other tasks, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Option 1:

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Option 2:

• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent) and a valid unrestricted driver’s license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Option 3:

• Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a park's 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) and a valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses) and at least 18 years old.

Required Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Workforce Leadership: Ability to direct the work of others, provide clear instructions, and ensure tasks (like site cleaning or maintenance) are completed to standard.
• Facilities & Grounds Maintenance: Practical skills in using hand/power tools and heavy equipment (mowers, weed eaters) to maintain structures, trails, and utility systems.
• Public Stewardship & Customer Service: Providing high-quality information, educating visitors on rules/regulations, and representing the agency’s mission.
• Operational Safety & Compliance: A strong commitment to safety protocols, including the proper handling of equipment, defensive driving, and following strict uniform and first aid standards.
• Adaptability & Teamwork: Willingness to shift from maintenance work to office tasks or assisting construction crews as park needs change.
• Administrative & Financial Accountability: Requires "office" precision for reconciling collected funds, managing fuel/oil logs, and ensuring accurate timesheets. Demonstrates attention to detail when entering or calculating fiscal data, noticing errors, minor differences in values that may be easy to overlook. Recognizes when results of calculations look wrong and understand how to correct errors. Consistently follows applicable fiscal guidelines, regulations, and principles.
• Equipment & Fleet Management: Independent operation of park vehicles, fueling, recording use, and basic troubleshooting/reporting of mechanical problems.
• Resourcefulness & Problem Solving: Independently identifying maintenance issues or equipment failures and reporting or resolving them efficiently.
• Digital & Professional Literacy: Proficiency in standard organizational tools (Microsoft Outlook) and agency-specific software.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or lead others while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
• Experience training and leading others.
• Twelve (12) months experience in building maintenance or groundskeeping/landscaping, small engine repair work, or performing semi-skilled general carpentry, electrical, or plumbing.
• Awareness and willingness to follow safety policies and protocols.
• Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.
• Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Uniform

All permanent 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.

• 4 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after year 1)
• 1 jacket (per 5 calendar years)
• 1 baseball cap
• 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.

Working Conditions

Position works five (5) days a week. The work schedule varies but the typical core working hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and often requires weekends. Work schedules are expected to be adjusted based on business needs and will vary based on season dates. This position may be required to travel and overnight travel periodically between parks and statewide for meetings, training and other field work. This position works primarily in a park or field setting including indoor and outdoor work environments. Tasks vary which require attending to customer service and maintenance needs in various weather conditions including inclement weather and work must be performed in all types of terrain.

Diversity Policy Statement

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Legal Requirements and Contact Information

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at [e-mail] or [phone].

For information about this position, please contact Daryl Kline at [e-mail] or [phone].

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