Senior Park Aide (Bridle Trails State Park)

No detailed description available.

• Assists rangers in maintaining all facilities in a condition that is operationally functional, clean in appearance, and safe for the public and staff
• Maintains Park grounds, lawns, and trails using tractors, mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, and other various tools and equipment
• Operate Park vehicles to perform maintenance duties
• Performs noxious weed control, parking lot maintenance, restroom cleaning, trash collection, and litter pick-up
• Conduct operations in an equestrian environment, displaying basic knowledge of how to work around horses
• Provide information including educating the public regarding park rules and regulations, local events, activities, walks and talks, and historic information
• Assist with interpretive programs and develop displays and park events
• Collects, sorts, and counts park revenues
• Lead Park aides from other parks, and volunteer work parties and serve as team lead for projects within the Cascade Foothills Area
• Complete and assists with administrative duties as needed

• Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical, and/or plumbing repair work
• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent)
• Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a parks agency

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful--parks systems in the country