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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist
Location: Mead, WA
Closes: Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 13th, 2024. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday. This position requires travel and overnight travel between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work.
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Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Do you have unicorn-level maintenance skills and want to head to the mountains for a new career? Come join us at Washington’s largest state park, Mount Spokane! We are a four-season operation, known for downhill and Nordic skiing, 100 miles of hiking trails, dense forest and stunning views.
As our C&M Project Specialist, you’ll be part of an experienced and well-versed maintenance team with skill in both traditional maintenance responsibility, combined with heavy & light duty vehicle mechanical repair. Our brand-new maintenance shop, currently under construction, will be primed for this position—new shop, new equipment, it’s a gearhead’s dream!
Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or Park Manager, this position performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance, construction, repair, and equipment operation for Mount Spokane State Park and Riverside & Crawford State Parks, as needed.Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for completing preventative and deferred maintenance projects requiring lead and journey level skills.
- Performs journey level work in equipment operations, repair, improvement projects, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.
- Maintains, constructs, and remodels buildings, trails infrastructure, and other facilities.
- Responds to maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
- Responsible for light and heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including, inspects, diagnoses, makes needed repairs to equipment, vehicles, and industrial/commercial equipment.
- Maintains and operates irrigation water systems and sewage treatment systems.
- Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed and permit codes.
- Responds to maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
- Responsible for heavy equipment operation, transportation, maintenance, and repair as needed.
- Purchases materials required to complete projects adhering with purchasing regulations and work.
- Prepares cost estimates for vehicle/equipment construction, alteration, installation, repair, and maintenance projects.
- Maintains shop records and inventory.
- Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1.
- **Four (4) years of advanced level experience in two (2) or more of the construction/building trades to include: building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical/machinery operation.
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- High school graduation or GED.
- Valid Washington, Oregon, or Idaho State driver's license.
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a valid medical certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
- First Aid/CPR Certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
All Construction & Maintenance Specialist are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Construction & Maintenance Specialist and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Construction & Maintenance Specialists will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 1 baseball cap every year, 1 safety vest every 3 years, and a clothing stipend of $200 per year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 years. Uniform stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. It is highly encouraged to attach or embed in your application the following:
- Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.
NOTE: Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about this position, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.
Salary : $62,892 - $72,924
