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 | [email protected] | 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

Location: 3351 South Sand Hollow Road
                 Hurricane, UT 84737

Utah State Parks is hiring seasonal employees to support park operations across the state. Seasonal employees play an important role in providing excellent customer service, maintaining park facilities and grounds, supporting public safety, and helping visitors enjoy Utah’s 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 Utah’s 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 Utah’s 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 driver’s 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 Utah’s 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 driver’s 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 Applicator’s 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 Utah’s 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 Utah’s 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 Utah’s 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: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/sand-hollow/

EEO 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 (801) 957-9390.