Park Aide - Seasonal/Temporary

Company: San Luis Obispo County, CA
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

About the Position

San Luis Obispo County Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for temporary/seasonal Park Aide.Park Aides perform a wide variety of seasonal unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled duties in the administration, operation and maintenance of county parks, beaches, open space areas, recreational areas, landscaped areas, buildings and other assigned facilities; and does other related work as required.

Employees in these classifications are required to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. 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. Candidate must also pass a County pre-employment medical exam.

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 the full Park Aide job description. The Ideal Candidate

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.

Six months of experience in a related field or completion of two years of college at an accredited institution with a major in recreation, park management, natural resource management, horticulture, forestry, or related field is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A validCALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Must obtain and maintain a valid CPR and Standard Red Cross First Aid certificate or its equivalent within six months from date of appointment.

How to Apply

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 athr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atwww.slocounty.ca.gov

Supplemental Information

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-mailhr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

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