The County of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation's Department is accepting applications for enthusiastic and dependable Park Aides to join our team. As a Park Aide, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the park, assisting visitors, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining park facilities. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong attention to detail, and are committed to providing exceptional service to the community, this position may be perfect for you!
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
(Not in order of importance)
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Accepts money from the public at an entry gate and issues receipts.
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Reserves campsites, picnic areas or other facilities and charges appropriate fees.
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Communicates with public in receiving and giving out a wide variety of information pertaining to recreational facilities.
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Explains rules and regulations to users.
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Sorts and counts cash.
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Maintains appropriate records and reports as necessary.
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Operates office machines such as adding machines, personal computers, calculators, cash registers, typewriters, duplicating machines and short-wave radio when required.
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Patrols lakes and/or related land areas to provide assistance to the public in matters relating to their health, safety and welfare.
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Enforces park rules and regulations to protect the public and the environment.
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Performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks such as repairing benches, tables, plumbing, sprinkler and water systems, playground equipment.
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Maintains lawns and landscaped areas.
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Provides first aid when required.
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Maintains records of park activities and prepares reports.
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Cleans park areas, buildings, and related equipment.
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Performs other light custodial maintenance as required.
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Protects and manages natural resources.
Please ensure you provide a complete and thorough application that highlights the experience that makes you uniquely qualified to fill this position.
Click here for a detailed job description.
The ideal candidate will have experience in providing assistance to the public related to the operation and use of recreational and park facilities. Experience in cash handling as well as light maintenance work is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent.
Licenses and Certificates
Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.
Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at
[email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Employees in these classifications have flexible hours and shift lengths. They will also be expected to work some holidays and weekends.
Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine fitness to perform the duties of the job. Employees may be required to submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.
New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
