Seasonal Worker-Utah State Parks

Seasonal Worker-Utah State Parks

FT / PT Status Part-Time
Salary $14.11 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Tim Conyers 0
Application Deadline 12/31/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Seasonal Employee Utah State Parks

Sand Hollow State Park

Location: 3351 South Sand Hollow Road
Hurricane UT 84737

Utah State Parks is hiring seasonal employees to support park operations. Seasonal employees play an important role in providing excellent customer service maintaining park facilities and grounds supporting public safety and helping visitors enjoy Utahs State Parks.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

Working as a seasonal employee with Utah State Parks gives you the opportunity to work in some of Utahs most unique outdoor locations while gaining hands-on experience and serving the public. You will work alongside experienced park staff develop valuable skills and help provide safe clean and enjoyable experiences for millions of park visitors.
Whether you are interested in visitor services outdoor recreation park operations groundskeeping maintenance or public safety seasonal employment provides valuable experience and opportunities to learn more about careers with Utah State Parks.
Join a team that values teamwork customer service safety and protecting Utahs natural cultural and recreational resources.

Qualifications

Applicants may be considered for one of the following seasonal positions based on their interests experience qualifications and the staffing needs of the park.

PARK RANGER AIDE:

Job Description:

Park Ranger Aides assist full-time park staff with daily park operations visitor services facility maintenance educational programs and emergency response duties.

Principal Duties:

• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors.
• Greet visitors answer questions provide park information and respond to visitor concerns.
• Operate entrance stations visitor centers and gift shops.
• Sell park passes permits and gift shop merchandise.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Answer phones and provide park information.
• Maintain gift shop inventory merchandise displays and stocking.
• Clean and maintain campgrounds restrooms yurts visitor centers and other park facilities.
• Assist with housekeeping and routine park maintenance.
• Assist with or present educational and interpretive programs.
• Perform light trail maintenance and repair.
• Assist with special events and other park programs.
• Assist with search and rescue operations emergency response and other public safety duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties necessary to support park operations.
• Job Requirements and Skills
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid drivers license and be able to safely operate State vehicles.
• Successfully pass a fingerprint and national criminal history background check.
• Be able to operate computers and internet-based programs.
• Provide professional and courteous customer service.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Work outdoors in extreme and adverse weather conditions including heat wind snow ice and rain.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends holidays evenings and other shifts based on park needs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Walk over rough and uneven terrain.
• Frequently bend crouch stoop stretch reach and perform physical tasks.
• Repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience.
• Cash handling or point-of-sale experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working in parks recreation outdoor settings or visitor services.
• Experience providing educational or interpretive programs.

GROUNDSKEEPER:

Job Description:

Groundskeepers assist Utah State Parks with maintaining safe clean and attractive park grounds and facilities. This position is ideal for hard-working individuals who enjoy working outdoors operating equipment performing physical work and helping maintain Utahs State Parks.

Principal Duties:

• Mow rake water fertilize and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Plant transplant water fertilize and trim flowers trees and shrubs.
• Maintain campgrounds day-use areas trails and other public areas.
• Pick up litter and help maintain clean and safe park grounds.
• Clean and maintain restrooms yurts campsites and other park facilities.
• Assist with sprinkler and irrigation system maintenance.
• Operate hand tools lawnmowers trimmers snow blowers and other groundskeeping equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of groundskeeping equipment.
• Perform light trail construction maintenance and repair.
• Remove snow and assist with seasonal weather-related maintenance.
• Assist with the application of herbicides pesticides insecticides fertilizers and other approved chemical compounds when properly trained and authorized.
• Assist with special events park projects and other operational needs.
• Perform other duties necessary to support park operations.
• Job Requirements and Skills
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess a valid drivers license and be able to safely operate State vehicles
• Be able to operate a variety of hand tools and groundskeeping equipment
• Work outdoors in extreme and adverse weather conditions including heat wind snow ice and rain
• Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends holidays evenings and on-call assignments based on park needs
• Perform considerable and strenuous physical work
• Frequently climb bend crouch crawl dig shovel plant trim and work in restricted areas
• Repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Follow established safety practices when working around equipment machinery and chemicals
• Preferred Qualification
• Experience in landscaping grounds care or facility maintenance
• Experience operating lawn and groundskeeping equipment
• Experience with sprinkler and irrigation systems
• Experience using pesticides and herbicides
• Utah Pesticide Applicators License
• Experience working in parks recreation areas campgrounds or similar outdoor environments.

Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination Specialist

Job Duties:

As a member of a team of technicians the successful applicant will aid in implementing the Utah Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan with particular attention given to preventing the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels in Utahs waterways. A large portion of the job is in outreach and communication by which boaters will be educated about Quagga Mussels and what their role is in fighting this threat. Duties will include interviewing boaters and educating them about the threat of Aquatic Invasive Species data collection and entry inspecting boats for the presence of AIS or standing water assessing biological risk that watercraft may pose on Utahs Waters and decontaminating of boats and equipment with a hot water/high volume sprayer.

Job requirements and skills:

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid Utah Drivers license at time
  of employment.
• Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule with weekends
  and holidays (Memorial Day Fourth of July July 24 and Labor Day) mandatory.
• Applicants must be self-motivated honest able and willing to work outdoors in harsh
  weather conditions. Applicant must be able to work alone and as a contributing member
  of a team.
• Preference may be given to Watercraft-Savvy applicants with an understanding of
  boat types and internal water systems (ballast tanks live wells cooling systems etc.); or
  who are pursuing a degree in Biology Fisheries Natural Resources or Criminal Justice.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is helpful.
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Seasonal employees work in outdoor environments and must be prepared for changing and adverse weather conditions.
• Some Utah State Parks are located in remote areas. Employees may need reliable personal transportation for shopping errands and other personal needs.
• Work schedules vary based on park operations seasonal demands and staffing needs. Employees must be available to work assigned schedules which may include weekends holidays evenings and emergency response assignments.
• Seasonal employment provides valuable hands-on experience in State Park operations and opportunities to develop skills in customer service groundskeeping facility maintenance outdoor recreation public safety and natural resource management.
• If you enjoy working outdoors serving the public and helping maintain Utahs State Parks we encourage you to apply.
• Applicants must be willing to work in an outdoor setting communicate well with others and be able to maintain professionalism while in potentially stressful situations.

About the Role

Location
3351 South Sand Hollow Road
Hurricane Utah 84737
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required
Schedule Code TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information: Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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