Park Aide

Overview

Sonoma County Regional Parks is seeking Park Aides who will provide valuable service to the community and our parklands. Multiple positions available. Salary starting at $23.15/hour.

As a Park Aide, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the parks and a variety of Sonoma County Regional Parks programs with Park Rangers and Ranger Assistants. On-the-job training is provided to assist you in learning about park rules, procedures, interpretation, and operations. In this role, you will work independently and collaboratively as a team.

As a Park Aide, you will be:

• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, dumping trash, and collecting litter
• Opening and closing parks
• Assisting Maintenance Workers with various tasks
• Helping the Park Operations team keep the parks safe and clean
• Interpreting and explaining park rules to park visitors
• Collecting fees such as day use passes, membership purchases, and campground fees
• Assisting with special events, park previews, and educational programs

Experience and qualifications that may include:

• Experience performing janitorial and physical labor duties
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to make independent decisions and problem-solving skills
• Experience handling cash and using a point-of-sale system
• Strong communication and customer service skills to assist a diverse group of people
• Possession of a valid American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care card is desirable
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable but not required

Please note:

These positions require working hours that may vary, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work may be year-round, with peak season between May-October. Work is performed in various weather conditions.

Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. They do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance, vacation accrual, County retirement program eligibility, or eligibility for promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited to a maximum of one calendar year and must be off work for three months before re-employment.

They may qualify for County contributions toward medical coverage. This recruitment is to fill multiple temporary, extra-help Park Aide positions. The employment list may be used for future extra-help positions during its active status.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Experience and

Education:

Any combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this includes public contact, janitorial, and/or physical manual labor. Coursework or training in park management, natural resources, forestry, environmental studies, or related field is desirable.

Desirable

Certifications:

Possession of a valid American Heart Association CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care card is desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver
39s license at the appropriate level, including endorsements as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment. The positions require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Working knowledge: basic janitorial techniques; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; use hand tools and light machines; perform moderately heavy physical labor; detect safety hazards and report problems; prepare a simple daily fee record; interact tactfully with the public and County personnel; ensure safe work practices; explain rules and regulations; safely drive and operate light vehicles.

Application evaluation includes your application information and supplemental questionnaire responses. You should list all employers and positions in the last ten years. You may include history beyond ten years if related. Failure to follow instructions may impact competitiveness.

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Conditional job offers will outline contingencies. Some positions may require physicals or drug screens. The county is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

Applications are accepted online rpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted in person, by fax, email, or mail. Ensure all materials are received by the stated deadline. For questions about benefits, contact HR at .