Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist (Olmstead Place)

State of Washington • Kittitas County – Ellensburg, WA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is hiring a permanent Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist based in Ellensburg, Washington, serving the Central Cascades area. Under the direct supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor, the specialist performs advanced and journey-level work across multiple trades to carry out routine, planned, deferred, and emergency maintenance. The role may serve as the maintenance and project contact for the area and its associated park-managed facilities and properties. It involves coordinating with area and park staff and identifying, planning, developing, and completing routine and non-routine projects, including urgent repairs. The specialist also oversees maintenance and operation of agency-owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities. This is an on-site role and is not eligible for telework.

The position works four 10-hour days per week, typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel, including overnight travel, is required between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and field work. The core schedule may be adjusted to meet business needs; a flexible schedule may be considered at the incumbent’s request with supervisory approval. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

The position requires wearing a uniform. The agency provides specified uniform items and annual clothing and boot stipends. Park housing is unavailable. The position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 1, or four years of advanced-level experience in two or more construction/building trades, including building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical or machinery operation.
• Two years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• Valid Washington State unrestricted driver's license, except for corrective lenses.
• Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with valid medical certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Competence in multi-trade journey-level work, including carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades, to address complex structural needs.
• Ability to guide and teach staff, direct others, and assign tasks while supporting productivity, accountability, standards, and collaboration.
• Ability to operate, maintain, repair, and transport heavy machinery and specialized equipment safely.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations, use sound judgment to resolve unexpected issues, respond to urgent emergencies, and manage preventative or deferred projects.
• Ability to plan and coordinate projects, including developing work methods and schedules, ordering materials, and requesting staff or contractor assistance.
• Ability to navigate permitting processes, manage budgets, and prepare formal Work Project Requests in compliance with applicable codes.
• Wear the required uniform.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation organization.
• Advanced experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and light-to-heavy equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Intermediate technical knowledge and expertise in construction, installation, and troubleshooting issues affecting agency facilities, sites, and systems.
• Beginner-level skills and experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Beginner project management experience, including planning, purchasing, and completing tasks.
• Experience organizing work projects, including time management, multitasking, and communication.
• Knowledge and application of building codes and other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, maintenance, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on preventative and deferred maintenance projects using lead and journey-level skills.
• Perform journey-level work in equipment operation, repair, improvement projects, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Maintain, construct, and remodel buildings, floats, docks, trail infrastructure, and other facilities needed for park operations.
• Provide written documents.
• Perform construction and maintenance tasks and projects in compliance with park and facility requirements and permit codes.
• Respond to and repair maintenance-related emergencies and urgent issues in area parks.
• Operate agency-owned light and small-engine equipment, including mowers, vehicles, snow-removal equipment, chainsaws, brush chippers, stump grinders, and welders.
• Operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment as needed.
• Operate and transport equipment as needed.
• Coordinate and work cooperatively with area and park staff.
• Identify, plan, develop, and complete routine and non-routine projects, including emergency and urgent repairs.
• Oversee maintenance and operation of agency-owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities.
• Travel between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and field work.

Benefits

• Uniform shirts, jacket, baseball cap, and safety vest provided on the stated schedule.
• Annual clothing stipend of $200.
• Boot stipend of $250 every two years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED