Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist (Olmstead Place)

State of Washington; Ellensburg (WA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Uniform provided

Boot stipend every 2 years

Paid holidays

Resumo da vaga

State of Washington seeks a Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist to perform advanced maintenance and multi-trade work in the Central Cascades area. The role requires on-site presence, leadership in project execution, and coordination with park staff to complete routine and urgent repairs.

The position involves heavy equipment operation, safety compliance, and ongoing facility upkeep across park properties, with opportunities to manage projects from planning through completion.

Qualificações

• Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1 or four (4) years of advanced level experience in two or more construction trades.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Washington State driver's license (unrestricted).
• Class A CDL with medical certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Performs construction, maintenance, and repair work for routine, deferred, and emergency projects.
• Lead and journey level work in carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Maintain, construct, remodel buildings and facilities for park operations.
• Prepare written documents and project proposals.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate maintenance tasks across parks.
• Operate light to heavy equipment and transport tools as needed.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and budget considerations for projects.
• Coordinate with area and park staff to identify and complete projects.

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da vaga

Job Title

Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist

Location

Ellensburg, WA

Closing Date

October 29th, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.

Position Status

This is a permanent position. Park housing is unavailable for this position.

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor, the Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance in the Central Cascades area.

This position may serve as the maintenance and project contact for the area and associated park managed facilities and properties. Duties include coordinating and working cooperatively with area and park staff, responsibility for project identification, planning, development, and completion of routine and non-routine projects (including emergency and urgent repairs, as well as overseeing maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

The Central Cascades Area is in the heart of Washington State, offering a diverse natural landscape to enjoy through all four beautiful seasons. The area is home to many unique cultural and natural resources as well as a large inventory of historic properties.

Whether working in the heavy timber of Snoqualmie Pass or the scenic shrub step of the Columbia River Gorge, everyday can be a different experience to enjoy while working to provide recreational opportunities and protect some of Washingtons valued resources.

Duties

• Performs construction, maintenance and repair work 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, floats, docks, trails infrastructure, and other facilities for continued park operations.
• Provides written documents.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed and permit codes.
• Responds and repairs area park maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
• Operates Parks' owned light and small engine equipment such as mowers, trucks/vehicles, snow removal, chainsaws, brush chippers, stump grinders, welders, and other equipment used in the park.
• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair, as needed.
• Operates and transports equipment, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1.

Or

• 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.

Two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

And

• High school graduation or GED.
• Valid Washington State unrestricted (except corrective lenses) 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.

Required Competencies

• The Ability to take Action to Learn and Grow.
• The Ability to take Action to Meet the Needs of Others.
• Technical Trade Skills –Competent in multi-trade journey level work including carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades to handle complex structural needs.
• Leadership and Crew Coordination – Guiding and teaching other staff, directs others and assigns tasks. Ensures productivity, accountability, and adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Equipment Operations & Logistics – Resourceful, skilled, and safety-focused when operating, maintaining, repairing, and transporting heavy machinery and specialized gear safely to various job sites.
• Independent Problem Solving & Judgment – Self-directed, analytical, and reliable when working alone in remote locations, using sound judgment to resolve unexpected issues, responding to urgent emergencies, and managing preventative or deferred projects.
• Project Planning & Coordination – Organized, proactive, and strategic in developing work methods, building schedules, ordering required materials, and requesting necessary staff or contracted labor assistance to see a project through to completion.
• Administrative & Regulatory Compliance – Detailed, compliant, and fiscally responsible when navigating permitting processes, managing budget, and preparing formal Work Project Requests within strict code requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
• Advanced level experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and light to heavy equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with various hand and power tools.
• Intermediate technical knowledge and expertise in construction, installation, and problem‑solving issues impacting agency facilities, sites, and systems.
• Beginner skills and experience with the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook. and Excel.
• Beginner project management experience to include planning, purchasing, and completion of tasks.
• Experience organizing work projects to include time management, multi‑tasking, and communication.
• Knowledge and application of building codes and all other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities and tasks.

Uniform

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.

Working Conditions

Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. This position requires travel and overnight travel between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work. Adjustment to the core schedule may be needed to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule will be considered at the incumbent's request and is subject to supervisory approval. Incumbent must maintain regular and reliable attendance to accommodate office and customer demands.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Contact

For information about this position, please contact Chad Stevens at [e-mail] or [phone].

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at [e-mail] or [phone].

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.