Parks Maintenance Worker - Seasonal at Kitsap County — Orchard Heights, Kitsap County
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Job Description
OVERVIEW Kitsap County Parks department has a great opportunity to join their team full time for the summer! Work with our Parks Maintenance crew to become a part of sustaining great parks, open spaces, trails, events, and facilities for our community. Under supervision, the incumbent performs manual labor to maintain, improve, and protect Kitsap County parks, grounds, events and recreation facilities. This is a seasonal position working through September 30, 2026. Preferred Education and Exper…
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Work camping in Washington — common questions
What's the typical work-camping season in Washington?
Washington's work-camping season runs May through September across most of the state, with the Olympic Peninsula coast extending slightly into October. East-of-the-Cascades positions (the high desert, Lake Chelan, Spokane area) have a longer season since they avoid the famous Pacific Northwest rain. The San Juan Islands have a tight summer season with very high demand. Mount Rainier and North Cascades gateway communities concentrate in the June-September window.
What pay range should I expect for camp jobs in Washington?
Pay rates for Washington work-camping positions cluster between $19.00/hour and $38.00/hour for most positions, based on listings currently in our database. Camp host roles that include a free RV site typically pay at the lower end. Maintenance, front-desk lead, and activities-coordinator positions pay at the higher end. Some volunteer state-park host positions trade work hours for a free full-hookup site instead of a paycheck — the site itself is often worth $600-$1,500/month in equivalent value.
Do Washington campgrounds typically provide an RV site?
Washington state park host sites are within the campground at the assigned park. Coast and Olympic Peninsula positions have spectacular natural settings but high rain. East-side positions are drier and less crowded. Private resorts on the islands and the Cascades typically include a free RV pad as host compensation.
Which Washington state parks hire work campers?
Yes — Washington State Parks runs a comprehensive park host program. Hosts commit to at least 28 hours per week. Park host program covers both summer and winter assignments depending on the location (some Olympic Peninsula and east-side parks have winter openings). Apply through parks.wa.gov/get-involved/volunteer-program/park-host-program.