Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Fort Flagler State Park)

State of Washington • Jefferson County – Other, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic 1 independently performs a variety of responsibilities that include general maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction duties. This position will utilize working knowledge of several related skills, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work. This position will also install, repair, inspect, and maintain physical facilities (i.e., buildings, facilities, and grounds), machinery, and equipment within the Olympic View Area. This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions. The Olympic View Area is recruiting an organized, energetic, and safety oriented team player to fill our Maintenance Mechanic 1 position. The Olympic View Area consists of seven park properties, including Fort Flagler, Fort Worden, Mystery Bay, Anderson Lake and Fort Townsend. The duty station for this position is at Fort Flagler State Park on Marrowstone Island. Fort Flagler is nearly 1,200 acres with many recreational opportunities and amazing views of the mountain ranges, Puget Sound and Port Townsend Bay. The Olympic View area has 22 full-time positions and 12 seasonal employees throughout the seven park properties. The ideal candidate should have basic to moderate experience in all aspects of building maintenance and repair, along with basic knowledge in plumbing repair, electrical repair and minor construction projects. A desire to learn and improve those skill sets will be highly encouraged.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• CPR certification within first six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Parks and Recreation field.
• Entry level experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Experience leading and/or supervising lower-level staff.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge and experience working with various hand & power tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs general work in maintenance, repair, remodel, and alteration in construction and maintenance of area facilities, ground, vehicles, and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance to park buildings and other park facilities.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing, and sewage systems with the ability to provide minor electrical repairs.
• Coordinates with management, other employees, volunteers, and correctional crews during maintenance and repair projects.

Benefits

• 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
• A clothing stipend of $200 per year
• A $250 boot stipend every 2 years

What This Job Offers

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