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Temporary and Extra Help employment opportunities

Are you looking for a temporary or seasonal job? Are you interested in the profession of parks or recreation and want to get some experience? Do you have experience you want to bring to Santa Clara County Parks? 

What is Extra Help? 

Extra Help are typically utilized to meet peak-loads or to work on projects. Extra-help workers are limited to 1040 hours (approximately 6 months of full-time) per fiscal year.

What is a provisional appointment? 

A provisional appointment is the temporary appointment that receives similar benefits of a permanent employee to fill a vacant classified position for which there is no current employment list. Provisional appointments can work up to one (1) year, 90 days following the creation of an employment list or until the position is filled. Whichever comes first. 

To apply for an extra help or temporary position you must complete an official County application, save it as a PDF, and email it to [email protected]. In your email, please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line. View the PDF below for more guidance on where to find the official county application and how to print/save it as a PDF. All applicants must meet the employment standards and experience requirements for the position they applying for. The Employee Services Agency will review all applications submitted and provide the department with an approval or denial. 

Learn how to complete an official application (PDF) 

Current Opportunities

Park Maint. Badge for Job Postings

Associate Park Maintenance Technician - Extra Help

The Associate Park Maintenance Technician is the entry-level classification in the series. Initially in a training capacity, the incumbents receive training and skills related to park maintenance and commonly used tools and equipment. Incumbents will perform increasingly difficult maintenance work as experience and knowledge is gained in particular work areas.

See the job specification here
Everyone Belongs for Job Postings

Park Rangemaster I - Extra Help

Be a part of the team that works at Field Sports Park, the only outdoor firing range in the area. The Park Rangemaster I provides customer service, information and safety instruction to ensure safe operation of firearms, inspects firearms for safety and compliance with current federal and local laws and regulations and monitors the firing line.

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Everyone Belongs for Job Postings

Park Services Attendant - Field Sports Park - Extra Help

Responsibilities include preparing Trap & Skeet fields, loading targets, explaining rules to shooters, scoring games, ensuring shooters follow safety rules, checking in customers, answering phones, and performing general maintenance including weeding, watering plants, stocking targets, and cleaning. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

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Park Services Attendant - Park Operations - Extra Help

Santa Clara County Parks is looking for qualified PSA applicants. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, greeting visitors, collecting fees, completing and verifying reservations, light maintenance work, cleaning, inspecting equipment and preparing materials. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

See the job specification here