Benefit type: Part time Temporary, non benefited position

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

 About the job: 

Park Rental Workers perform site review of rental facilities before daily rentals, including a light clean if needed, garbage removal and entering work orders for repairs for shelter and park district facilities. Ensure rental facilities are rental ready for incoming renters.

 A day in the life: 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

•  Perform site reviews. Maintain cleanliness of shelters and park rentals prior to new renters, tidy and light clean if needed. Empty trash and remove garbage, sweep sidewalks and park tables if needed.
•  Ensure facility is in good working order. Fix small repairs and submit work orders.
•  Review daily shelter and park rentals calendar, determine schedule and route for daily site reviews, ensuring efficiency.
•  Organize, maintain and stock needed cleaning equipment and supplies for daily site checks.
•  Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
•  Clean and report graffiti, vandalism and other incidents.
•  Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Contributes to a positive and constructive work environment. Reports child abuse and suspected child abuse as a mandatory reporter under Oregon law.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

 Schedule: 

•  Seasonal position, ending less than six months from time of hire
•  Friday to Sunday (15 hrs. per week); approximately 7am - 12pm daily
•  Must be able to work weekends
•  Day could extend into the evening

What you'll need for success:
Strong Knowledge of:

• Garbage removal at a public rental facilities;
• Common cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies needed for park rental worker;
• Routine light cleaning practices and methods, including safety procedures, proper handling, operation and maintenance of equipment, and basic building safety tasks;
• First Aid and emergency response procedures 
• Principles and practices of customer service;
•  Follows current driving laws;

Skill and Ability to:

• Take direction and perform task with minimal supervision;
• Prioritize tasks and perform a full range of assigned janitorial duties in a fast-paced environment;
• Identify occupational hazards and use safety precautions;
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail;
• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing;
• Use active listening and interpersonal skills to mitigate conflict;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Create a positive, constructive and respectful relationship with staff and the general public.

What we're looking for:
Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. Some previous custodial or facility maintenance experience preferred; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training

License and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.

Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of the Rentals and Events Supervisor who assigns work. Carries out work independently, but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

Supervision Exercised:
Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, however, may provide direction to new hire custodial staff.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are generally performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, including heat, humidity, wind, snow, and rain.
• Exposed to moving equipment, dust and fumes.
• Duties may be performed in a closed facility and/or around the public during public events.
• May require working at heights.
• Safety equipment, including shoes, gloves, and eye protection as required.
• Gloves, eye protection, and a mask are provided
• Work is performed during early morning hours and requires continuous physical exertion at a fast pace.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending and twisting.
• Must be able to travel to locations in, around, or outside the greater Bend area, including travel to District sites. Vehicle is provided.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including to operate and handle tables, chairs, commercial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; and to mop; move furniture, equipment and fixtures; operate floor equipment; handle trash barrels; and vacuum.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and constant use of hands and arms and may require overhead reaching.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies: 

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.