Park Assistant
Park Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/30/25Application Deadline
06/03/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.00 - $19.00 hourlyFull Pay Range: $17.00 - $25.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Parks and RecreationAbout the Position
Do you love being surrounded by beautiful scenery and fresh air Then our Estrella Mountain Regional Park is the place for you!
Come work with a diverse group of individuals and assist adventure-seeking customers in exploring Maricopa Countys Parks. In this role you will knowledgeably explain the various attractions the park holds and feel good knowing you enhanced the client experience!
Note: This position requires availability MondayFriday 5 AM9 PM during the summer and 6 AM8 PM during the winter. Weekend evening and holiday availability is required. Flexibility is essential.
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.
At approximately 120042 acres of parkland and 872-miles of trails Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently there are twelve parks in Maricopa Countys regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees park hosts and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Six months of customer service/public contact experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Cash handling experience using a computerized point-of-sale system
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Job Contributions
Assists with park operations and customer service needs including informing the public of various park amenities trails special use permit processes and event planning. Works cooperatively and professionally with the public and other County employees including groups of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds
Explains park rules and policies ensuring proper use of park facilities by the public
Assists with fee collection and revenue including but not limited to collecting various park fees via Contact Station (Entry Station) Nature Center Self-Pay Stations and other areas. As required prepares necessary financial reports and completes bank deposits
Helps park maintenance and custodian staff with daily tasks or projects as needed
Assists with ongoing animal care Nature Center and other park displays and park information kiosks throughout the park facility
Completes minor trail repair as needed
Provides oversight of various service-type projects conducted by volunteer groups conservation crews or other service organizations
Educate the public about the natural and cultural resources within the park through informal visitor contact
Working Conditions
Park setting working in close physical proximity with the public
Ability to work in outdoor climates with temperatures regularly over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays
May require regular vehicle travel between off-site locations including other Maricopa County Parks or within the same park of distances greater than 1 mile
Valid Arizona drivers license required upon hire
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
