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Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are perfect for: People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!

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Park Aide (San Juan Area) Marine Parks Salary $18.33 - $23.67 HourlyLocation: San Juan County - Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00249
Department: Parks and Recreation Commission
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM PacificSalary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
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Experience the natural beauty of Washington State Parks and get paid to do it!Temporary Washington State Park Aide jobs are perfect for:
People who like to get outside and enjoy nature, do physical work, and contribute to a truly important mission - maintaining a fantastic Parks system for everyone!
Individuals who are interested in a longer-term career with State Parks. Many permanent staff, including members of our executive team, started their careers as Park Aides.
Students who are looking for summer work.
Active retirees looking for work that keeps them moving and doing good in the world.
Less than full-time work is a possibility in many locations.Some benefits you might not know or be thinking about:
Temporary positions are eligible for vacation and sick leave.
Holiday pay might be available to you depending on when and how long you work.
Great teammates who care about their work.
Learning and refining a set of very practical and transferrable job skills.
Being in nature is good for your physical and mental well-being.
Wildlife sightings! From chipmunks and quail, to orcas and moose, and everything in between. 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). If that is not appropriate for you, but you are still interested, read the announcement carefully to determine if there might be a position dedicated to less physical work at the park(s) you are interested in.The following parks have low-cost housing options for temporary Park Aides this season:
Moran (Bunkhouse style with shared common spaces; 2 cabins with shared common spaces)
Lime Kiln Point (1 Cabin, limited availability)
Spencer Spit (Bunkhouse style with shared common spaces)
Sucia Island (Bunkhouse style with shared common spaces available; 2 cabins with shared common spaces; available on Orcas Island)
The following parks have low-cost options for a recreational vehicle (trailer, camper, etc.) site for temporary Park Aides this season (most require you to provide own functioning RV, vary in size accommodation and are at a higher rate than State Parks bunk housing):
Moran State Park
Lime Kiln Point State Park
Sucia Island Marine State Park
RV/Trailer spots and housing are available on a first come-first serve basis. Please contact recruitment directly for more information.
Contact information is located at the bottom of this job posting.This recruitment will be used to fill multiple non-permanent Park Aide positions located throughout the San Juan Area; Moran and Spencer Spit State Parks.
The majority of positions are available and may begin March, April, May, or June and generally are 3-5 months in duration.
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.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit - Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB)Senior Park Aide PositionsDuties
Under the supervision of the Park Ranger, Park Aides in this area perform a variety of tasks at a State Park, beach, or historical area. A typical workday may include anything from registering campers and collecting camp fees, to cleaning facilities, mowing lawns, or explaining park rules. The specific duties will have some variation by park location.Primary duties include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Maintain park facilities through light routine maintenance and janitorial services.</li><li>Maintains marine environment facilities to include docks, moorage buoys, and Compost Toilet waste systems.</li><li>Performs marine vessel operation up to 21 foot in length and safely navigates waterways utilizing GPS and tide charts as well as docking and anchoring vessels.</li><li>Provides water/boater safety, marine animal, and marine vegetation safety information to visitors and answer phones.</li><li>Performs grounds maintenance work, such as cutting grass, weeding flower beds, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, and picking up litter.</li><li>Register campers, collect, sort and count revenue; prepare bank transmittals and deposits.</li><li>Perform daily garbage collection and litter control.</li><li>Clean restrooms and stock cleaning supplies.</li><li>Clean rental properties and perform general housekeeping duties including washing windows, scrubbing floors, mopping, and sweeping.</li><li>Drive light trucks or other state vehicles to transport supplies and equipment within the park area; haul garbage.</li></ul>Required QualificationsMust be a minimum of 17 years old.
Possess a valid (unrestricted) drivers license. - If your DL is out of state (other than WA State), you will be required to show proof of a valid and current unrestricted drivers license at the time of the interview.Desired QualificationsVessel operations.
Completion of Washington State Boaters Safety Course.
Possess bilingual skills (Spanish language preferred).Job Specific CompetenciesAbility 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 perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Ability to learn about equipment servicing, diagnosing, and maintenance.Uniform InformationAll 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. Some positions may qualify for a $150 clothing stipend depending on the length of the position.BenefitsEmployee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.Benefits Details<ul><li>Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance</li><li>Multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state</li><li>Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses</li><li>Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts</li><li>The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs</li><li>Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses</li><li>Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction</li><li>The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees</li><li>Retirement and Deferred Compensation</li><li>Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options</li><li>Social Security</li><li>All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system</li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness</li><li>If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</li><li>Holidays</li><li>Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year</li><li>Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information</li><li>Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation</li></ul>

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