Park Attendant

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 2025 to help us nurture the beauty and tranquility of our parks located in the Estacada area, Madras area, and the iconic Timothy Lake in Mt. Hood National Forest. 

The Parks Attendants position is broken down into three assignments: Office/Administrative, camp hosting and maintenance. These positions typically start in early May and run through September.  

Responsibilities: 

Office/Administrative:  

• Online reservation processing 

• Payment collections 

• Customer Service - Responds to questions from guests. Provides information on park facilities. Communicates rules and policies. Supports emergency responders as needed. 

Camp Hosting:  

• Visitor Information and guidance 

• Customer Service – guest registration, responding 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: 

Education 

Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test. 

Experience 

Typically, two or fewer years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or another related field. 

Valid Driver’s License 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 used in department 

• 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. 

Cognitive: 

• 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, 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 [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time] 

• Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies] 

• 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 10 lbs. 

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs. 

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs. 

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. 

• Carrying: Up to 50 lbs. 

• Carrying: More than 50 lbs. 

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance: 

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs, and high buildings) 

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

• Ladders (over 10 rungs) 

Environment - Outdoor: 

• Field 

*This position is a talent pipeline posting with a focus on our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire.  By applying to this position, you are expressing interest in future positions at PGE.  All applications will be reviewed on a timely basis, and you may be asked to apply to a specific job posting when we have immediate needs. 

*This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorships.