YPC Worker

YPC crew members perform a wide variety of tasks in park maintenance and park improvements under the direct supervision of an adult Crew Leader.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current enrollment in High School or equivalent certificate program as a sophomore or junior grade level. Ability to provide proof of enrollment.
• Ability to work with others and participate as part of a team.
• Able to safely use hand tools (rakes, shovels, hammers).
• Ability to follow directions with a desire to work and learn.
• Able to perform simple tasks (digging, mixing concrete, lifting, painting, etc.).

Youth are eligible to work one full season only as a regular YPC crew member.

Eight crews of five people will work 16 hours (2 days) per week for four weeks.

Crews 1 and 2 will have orientation on June 27, 2026, and will work from June 29 - July 23.

Crews 3 and 4 will have orientation on July 25, 2026, and will work from July 27 - August 20.

Orientation is required and lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Up to five alternates may serve on an "on call" basis, throughout the entirety of the 2026 YPC season.

See the Position Description for details and requirements.

Availability of position is contingent on public funding for the YPC program.

Assists in maintenance and simple improvement in park buildings, amenities and recreation facilities.

Paints signs, buildings and other miscellaneous park facilities.

Performs simple landscaping duties, including weeding, pruning and mulching landscape beds.

Picks up litter in parks and cleans graffiti.

Performs trail maintenance and repairs.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience
Current enrollment in High School or equivalent certificate program and will be a sophomore or junior when work assignment begins. Ability to provide proof of enrollment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with coworkers and the public, and maintain effective work relationships.

Ability to follow directions.

Desire to work and learn new tasks.

Special Requirements
Youths are eligible to work only one full season as a regular YPC crew member.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on "Apply" above). Position is open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.