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Now hiring park maintenance and landscaping workers

Bend Park and Recreation District is looking to expand its team of park maintenance workers and landscapers. Being a park maintenance worker offers the opportunity for making a big impact on the many residents and visitors who enjoy Bend parks.

Request your interview now.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Bend Park & Recreation District.

For open position applications, descriptions, and details, click on the job postings’ links below.

The open position listing is updated by 11:59 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Important Application Instructions: Please read prior to applying.

  • Application progress cannot be saved and returned to later. Once started, your application must be finished to completion.
  • Allow plenty of time to complete the application. The duration of your application may vary depending on:
    • The position being applied for.
    • Amount of materials prepared.
    • Pace of your progression.
  • Have all relevant materials on-hand before beginning your application. That includes:
    • Your resume, if available.
    • Your cover letter and/or additional relevant documents, if needed.
    • A list of work history including each employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and contact information, start and end dates (month and year) and job description and responsibilities.
    • A list of education history including the institution name, type (high school, community college, vocational, university, etc.), month and years of attendance and graduation/degree information.
    • Information for at least one reference, including their name, current employer, title and contact information.
    • Veterans only: An electronic or scanned copy of paper work verifying your military status.
  • Review any supplemental questions before starting the application. If the position you are applying for has supplemental questions, you can find them near the bottom of the job details page, just above the apply button. It is recommended to complete your answers in a separate document and copy-paste them into the application when ready to submit.
  • The final page of the application will summarize your information and give the opportunity to edit it before submitting.
  • You will not be able to edit your application once submitted. In the event you need to edit, remove, or add information or additional documents like a cover letter, email our recruiting team at jobs@bendparksandrec.org. In your email, include your name, the position you applied for, what you need to update and documents you need us to attach.

Internal Job Opportunities

To apply for an internal opportunity, click here or follow these steps:

  • Login to Paylocity.
  • Open the navigation menu in the top-left corner and click on "Self-Service Portal."
  • Click on the "Career" drop-down menu.
  • Click on "Apply for Open Position" to be taken to the list of current opportunities.
Job Title Job Type Salary Closing
Administrative Assistant 2- Park Services Full Time, Non-exempt $20.73 - $23.63 Hourly open until filled
Bilingual Swim Instructor 1 Part Time, Regular $17.85 - $20.35 Hourly open until filled
Concessionaire 2 Part Time, Regular $17.85 - $20.35 Hourly continuous
Lacrosse Sports Official Part Time, Seasonal see job description open until filled
Lifeguard Part Time, Regular $17.85 - $20.35 Hourly continuous
Novice Swim Coach Part Time, Non-exempt $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly open until filled
Park Maintenance Worker 2- Natural Resources Full Time, non exempt $20.73 - $23.63 Hourly open until filled
Recreation Center Supervisor (JSFC or LCC) - Full Time Full Time, Exempt $77,861 - $96,530 Salary April 14, 2024
Recreation Facility Shift Lead - Part Time Part Time, Regular $22.43 - $25.57 Hourly open until filled
Roller Skate/Inline Instructor 2 Part Time, Seasonal $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly open until filled
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker- Landscape Full Time, Seasonal $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly open until filled
Seasonal Park Steward Full Time, Seasonal $24.29 - $27.69 Hourly open until filled
Skate/Hockey Instructor 1 Part Time, Seasonal $17.85 - $20.34 Hourly open until filled
Springboard Diving Specialty Instructor Part Time, Regular $22.43 - $25.57 Hourly open until filled
Summer Operation Recreation Leader Part Time, Seasonal $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly open until filled
Summer Outdoor Rec Team Lead -Adventure Camp Part Time, Seasonal $20.73 - $23.63 Hourly open until filled
Summer PAC Recreation Leader Part Time, Seasonal $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly open until filled
Swim Instructor 1 Part Time, Regular $17.85 - $20.35 Hourly continuous
Swim Instructor 2 Part Time, Regular $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly continuous
Youth Recreation Leader 2 Part Time, Regular $19.30 - $22.00 Hourly continuous

For Recruitment and Application Questions:

Our District Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on holidays. 

BPRD Recruiting
Hiring questions? Call or email:
John Batacan-Wilson: (541) 706-6142
Sabrina Pinkerton: (541) 706-6139

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The District is committed to equal opportunity for all persons.  It is the District’s policy to employ, retain, promote, terminate and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.  This policy shall be applied without regard to any individual’s gender, gender identity (individual’s actual gender identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that traditionally associated with the individual’s sex at birth, or is transitioning gender), sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, or physical or mental disability or which, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent the employee from adequately performing the essential functions of the position, or any other status protected by the law unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification.