Associate Park Attendant - Perry South Campground

Portland General Electric • Estacada, OR

10d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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. We’re hiring Parks Attendants for the summer of 2026 to help us nurture the beauty and tranquility of our parks. 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). Camp Host Position Available - 1 position / Full-Time Perry South: On the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, this campground offers easy access to one of the area’s most popular lakes. You can enjoy fishing and comfortable camping with the convenience of a boat ramp, docks and drinking water while surrounded by the beauty of rugged canyons and a diverse evergreen forest. The campground features almost 60 campsites in two loops. Many sites can be reserved ahead of time, so plan to arrive early if you hope to land a first-come, first-served site on a hot Central Oregon weekend. The park is in the Deschutes National Forest. PGE and the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs manage this site in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs. (Admin)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lbs. (Park host)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs. (Maintenance)
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs. (Admin)
• Carrying: Up to 50 lbs. (Park host)
• Carrying: More than 50 lbs. (Maintenance)
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance: Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces)
• Ladders (under10 rungs)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED