Associate Parks Attendant - Timber, Promontory, and Trojan

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.

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)

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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…