City of Portland
Job Appointment
Full-Time, Regular
Work Schedule Monday – Friday. Work may require a flexible schedule at times, including afternoons, evenings, designated holidays, and/or weekends.
Work Location In person at Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Benefits Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation This classification is represented by Laborers' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.
Application Material Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
About this Position The Recreation Facility Technician position at Portland Park & Recreation is responsible for providing ongoing customer and facility support for a recreation facility, such as set‑up and tear‑down of equipment, basic equipment and facility maintenance, and ad hoc janitorial duties. This position also provides a wide range of basic customer assistance and customer service, and may provide direct support to PP&R programs within the assigned site. Employees receive well‑defined operational guidelines and work under the supervision and support of other higher‑level professional recreational personnel.
Responsibilities
Oversee
daily facility requirements, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and operability of facilities and surrounding grounds.
Work
with common commercial cleaning chemicals while adhering to all safety and SDS precautions.
Inspect
grounds and equipment.
Identify
and remove or minimize hazards.
Set up
and tear down recreation equipment, supplies, and furniture for recreation programs and facility rentals.
Provide
courteous customer service to diverse citizens and facility members.
Have
a basic knowledge of recreational programming.
Maintain
inventory of supplies and facility equipment required for operations and maintenance.
Operate
and maintain various tools and equipment used in and around the facility (hand tools, small power equipment, pressure washing, snow removal).
Provide
traffic safety control, including placing traffic control barricades and directing traffic for special events.
About the Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio‑economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Recreation Facility Technician
Time: Jan 15, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81249658151
Note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter or Program Lead for assistance.
Questions? Contact Information Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
Minimum Qualifications Are Required
Knowledge of recreational programming, facility support, and recreation equipment.
Knowledge of proper janitorial and facility maintenance standards.
Experience maintaining accurate records and completing simple reports.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, both in person and by telephone.
Applicants Must Also Possess
Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Step 1: Apply online between January 12, 2026 to January 20, 2026
Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week January 20, 2026
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – Week of January 26, 2026
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview) – February 2026
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment – February 2026 —
Step 6: Start Date – February/March 2026
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
An Equal Opportunity Employer City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Work Schedule Monday – Friday. Work may require a flexible schedule at times, including afternoons, evenings, designated holidays, and/or weekends.
Work Location In person at Southwest Community Center, 6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
Benefits Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation This classification is represented by Laborers' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.
Application Material Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
About this Position The Recreation Facility Technician position at Portland Park & Recreation is responsible for providing ongoing customer and facility support for a recreation facility, such as set‑up and tear‑down of equipment, basic equipment and facility maintenance, and ad hoc janitorial duties. This position also provides a wide range of basic customer assistance and customer service, and may provide direct support to PP&R programs within the assigned site. Employees receive well‑defined operational guidelines and work under the supervision and support of other higher‑level professional recreational personnel.
Responsibilities
Oversee
daily facility requirements, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and operability of facilities and surrounding grounds.
Work
with common commercial cleaning chemicals while adhering to all safety and SDS precautions.
Inspect
grounds and equipment.
Identify
and remove or minimize hazards.
Set up
and tear down recreation equipment, supplies, and furniture for recreation programs and facility rentals.
Provide
courteous customer service to diverse citizens and facility members.
Have
a basic knowledge of recreational programming.
Maintain
inventory of supplies and facility equipment required for operations and maintenance.
Operate
and maintain various tools and equipment used in and around the facility (hand tools, small power equipment, pressure washing, snow removal).
Provide
traffic safety control, including placing traffic control barricades and directing traffic for special events.
About the Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon, is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio‑economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates who can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Topic: Meet & Greet: Recreation Facility Technician
Time: Jan 15, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81249658151
Note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter or Program Lead for assistance.
Questions? Contact Information Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
Minimum Qualifications Are Required
Knowledge of recreational programming, facility support, and recreation equipment.
Knowledge of proper janitorial and facility maintenance standards.
Experience maintaining accurate records and completing simple reports.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public, both in person and by telephone.
Applicants Must Also Possess
Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Step 1: Apply online between January 12, 2026 to January 20, 2026
Resume
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please be sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week January 20, 2026
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – Week of January 26, 2026
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview) – February 2026
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment – February 2026 —
Step 6: Start Date – February/March 2026
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
An Equal Opportunity Employer City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
#J-18808-Ljbffr