Valet Parking / Evenings / Weekends Required

Temporary Washington State Park Aide
Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are perfect for:

Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides.
Students who are looking for summer work.
Less than full-time work is a possibility in many locations.
Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.
Park Aide jobs can be fun, fulfilling and career starters, but there are a few important things to consider:

Weekend work is expected, and you might be asked to work evening shifts.
Our Parks are busiest on spring and summer holidays, so we need more of our workers to be on schedule those days. Getting time off around a holiday is not guaranteed.
Bathroom cleaning is a task that most Park Aides get to experience fairly regularly.
Most positions are at least moderately physical – walking, raking, bending, kneeling, lifting and moving lighter items (and heavier ones with assistance). This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout the South Beach Area; Positions in this area typically are scheduled to work 40 hours a week, but we may have ability to offer less than full-time work – over the entire period of employment or for specific periods. If you are interested in less than 40 hours a week, just let us know in the supplemental questions section of the application process. This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.
Park housing and RV parking are not available for this area.
To read about other current and former Park Aides' experiences, click Here!
Grayland Beach State Park - (Pacific County) is a 412-acre, year-round, marine camping park with 7,449-feet of spectacular ocean frontage, just south of the Town of Grayland. Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach, or historical area. A typical work day may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.
Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.
Perform grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and picking up litter.
Provide park information to visitors and answer phones.
Register campers, collect, sort and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.
Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.
Clean rental properties and perform general housekeeping duties including washing windows, scrubbing floors, mopping, and sweeping.
Drive light trucks or other state vehicles to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
Possess bilingual skills (Spanish language preferred).

Ability to learn and interpret park rules, area information, and local history and educate park visitors.
Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain organization, communication, and a reasonable completion time and quality.
Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
Ability to perform general maintenance to park buildings and facilities.
Ability to perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.
All non-permanent Park Aides are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Park Aide and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All non-permanent Park Aides will receive 2 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and a clothing stipend of $75.00 per calendar year. To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at State Parks Jobs.
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.
Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Diversity Policy Statement: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. 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