Seasonal - Park Aide

Seasonal - Park Aide

Salary

$17.13 Hourly

Location

Snohomish, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-SEAS-APR

Department

Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources

Division

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

We are hiring Park Aide employees to support Parks and Recreation starting April 6, 2026 and creating a eligibility register to fill future openings through September 30, 2026.

If you enjoy working with people, enjoy variety in your day, are not looking for a desk job, then consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation team. Parks is hiring several Seasonal - Park Aide - Parks & Recreation employees.

If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, this seasonal work is a great opportunity! You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping in campground and day-use areas, building maintenance and providing park specific interpretive information to park visitors.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role. Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a parks customer service environment.

Duties assigned will include:

• Sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and trails; cleaning and preparing facilities for shelter and campground reservations, pressure washing buildings, cleaning fire rings and camp sites, and being an ambassador of Snohomish County to the community;
• Edges and trims lawns, walkways and trails; clear debris from walkways and parking lots; paints and builds fences, garbage containers and other structures; installs and maintains signs;
• Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; and
• Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Eligibility Register

This job posting is to hire several Seasonal - Park Aide employees and to create an eligibility register. Applicants placed on the eligibility register will expire on 9/30/2026.

This seasonal position is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week and you may be eligible for overtime. You will be assigned to work at a variety of parks ranging from large campground parks to small urban parks. You must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays or a modified schedule.

Selection Process

All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County.

Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire: Applicants will be hired in date order of application received.

Reference Checks: Please provide 1 - 3 professional references on your application, to include names, email addresses and telephone numbers to contact. Professional references can include current/past employers, current/past co-workers, teachers, volunteer group leaders, coaches.

Conditional Job Offers: Top scoring applicants will be contacted with a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include:

• A valid State of Washington Drivers License.
• Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select "Drivers" and then click on "Driving Record" to purchase a WA driving record. Request a "Full Record." Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.

About Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.

Parks play a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County park and recreation facilities.

Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.

About Snohomish County

Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.

Snohomish County - The Future We Choose

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Cleans restrooms and replenishes towels, toilet tissue, soap and other supplies; cleans and disinfects toilets, sinks and urinals, empties wastebaskets
• Picks up litter on part grounds
• Collects and disposes of garbage
• Weeds flower beds and planters
• Trims and edges lawn areas
• Rakes leaves and clears debris
• May push mow
• Sweeps and clears trails and walkways
• Cleans fire rings and fire places
• Washes trucks and other equipment
• Installs and maintains signs
• Paints fences, garbage containers and other structures
• Open and close gates; enforcement of ejection (non-confrontational)
• May collect and receipt for fees for wood/parking
• Performs related duties as required
• Work is routine and spot checked for compliance by full time ranger staff

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must be 16 years of age. Prior park experience is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid State of Washington Drivers License is required for employment. May be subject to criminal background check.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers and small hand tools
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Work in all weather conditions
• Work independently
• Perform manual labor involving frequent strenuous physical effort

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.

A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.

Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Washington State Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Washington State Drivers License
• No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain one

03

Park employees risk physical hazard from mechanical and electrical equipment, traffic, and exposure to hazardous materials, noise, fumes, and paint. Are you willing to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select from the choices below of the tools and equipment that you have experience using. Check all that apply.

• Line Trimmer /Brush Cutters
• Backpack Leaf Blower
• Shovels, Rakes, Garden Tools
• Hand Tools - Hammers, Saws, Drills

05

The essential job functions of the Park Aide position are physical in nature. Examples of the physical requirements are: a) Hauling a wheelbarrow full of soil. b) Weeding flower beds continuously for 2 hours or more. c) Digging a hole using a pick and shovel. d) Weed eating brush continuously for 2 hours. e) Collecting and removing garbage liners out of trash receptacle. which could weigh greater than 50 pounds. Can you perform these and other comparable job duties with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience driving a pickup truck?

• Yes
• No

07

When can you start working for us? (Season begins April 6)

08

What is the last day of the 2026 summer season that you can work? (Season Ends Sept. 30)

09

What are the maximum hours which you can work?

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553