Associate Parks Attendant

We love the outdoors as much as you do!

Imagine waking up each morning to the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The songbirds are your alarm clock, and the crisp, clean air is the first thing you breathe in. This is not a vacation - it's your job. In Oregon, the natural world is our backyard, and PGE is inviting you to make our parks your home for the summer.

Who We Are Looking For:

Have you ever wished to combine your love for the outdoors with your work? Do you have a knack for making guests feel welcome and cared for? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We're hiring Parks Attendants for the summer of 2026 to help us nurture the beauty and tranquility of our parks.

The Parks Attendants position is broken down into three assignments:

• Office/Administrative
• Camp Hosting
• Maintenance

These positions typically start in late April or early May and run through September.

Hourly Pay: $21.90 - $24.74

(depending on role and experience)

Responsibilities:

Office/Administrative:

• Online Reservation Processing
• Payment Collections
• Customer Service - Responds to questions from guests, provides information on park facilities, communicates rules and policies, and supports emergency responders as needed.

Camp Hosting:

• Visitor Information and Guidance
• Customer Service - Guest registration, responds to questions on site, supports emergency responders as needed
• Fee Collections
• Light Janitorial and Maintenance Work
• PGE Park Rule Enforcement

Maintenance:

• Turf Maintenance - Mowing, trimming and edging grass areas
• Facility Maintenance - Garbage and litter removal, restroom cleaning, small repairs and pressure washing
• Facility Repair - Minor repair of buildings, fences, kiosks, signs and other assigned duties

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test
• Typically, two or more years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or another related field
• Valid Driver's License and a history of safe driving practices required

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of utility industry
• Basic knowledge of worksite and local recreational opportunities
• Basic knowledge of maintenance practices
• Basic skills in use of maintenance and landscaping power tools
• Basic skills in using computers and computer applications such as Microsoft word/excel, Outlook, Hercules reservation system, Recreation .gov and other applications
• Basic ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations
• Basic skills in collaboration
• Basic knowledge of requirements for documenting data and preparing written reports.

General Competencies:

• Intermediate customer focus skills
• Basic analytical thinking skills
• Basic decision-making skills
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Basic diplomacy skills
• Basic influence skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level: Basic competencies needed to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, lead worker, managers, and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
• Ability to work shift schedule.

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10lbs. (Admin)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50lbs. (Park host)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50lbs.(Maintenance)
• Carrying: Up to 10lbs. (Admin)
• Carrying: Up to 50lbs. (Park host)
• Carrying: More than 50lbs. (Maintenance)
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance:

• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
• Ladders (under10rungs)

Environment- Outdoor:

• Office
• Field

List of available Locations & Amenities

Timber Park: This day-use park is our closest to Portland and Salem and is great for Disc Golf and picnicking. Located along Estacada Lake above River Mill Dam. The shoreline is open seasonally for fishing and paddling. Non-motorized launch access closes from October 16 to April 30 and during high water events. Ballfields are available for organized sporting events. Two picnic shelters, which can accommodate 50 people each, may be reserved for gatherings. There is also a small nature play area for all ages.

Amenities: Water, Electric and Sewage Hook-Up, Phone, and Cell Service, Laundry, Fridge & Freezer space, Bathroom, Shower, Garbage

Timothy Lake: At Timothy Lake, you can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, paddling, mountain biking and horseback riding-all with a spectacular view of Mt.Hood. Around the 1,500-acre lake,ninecampgrounds provide over 250 campsites, and there are several picnic areas along the shore.PGE manages this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

Motorized boats are allowed at a10-mphspeed limit, and canoes, kayaks, sailboats andothernon-motorized watercraft are welcome.

Amenities depend on position: Camp Hosting positions do not have electric but have water, sewage hook up, garbage, cell coverage (AT&T and Verizon), laundry, phone, WIFI, bathroom, and shower located at Timothy central. Park staff located at Timothy Lake Central office have water, Electric and Sewage Hook-Up, Phone, Wi-Fi / Internet and Cell Service (AT&T & Verizon), Laundry, extra Freezer space, Bathroom, Shower, Garbage. PGE Housing.

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