Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist (SW Region Shops)

Full Job Description

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist
Location: Olympia, WA
Closes: Open until filled with a first review date of April 19th, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. PDT. It is on the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday. A flexible schedule may be considered based on business needs and supervisory approval.
*This position requires travel and overnight travel between 50% of the time between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work.

Position Status: This is a permanent position.

About this position:

The ideal candidate for the Washington State Parks Region Construction & Maintenance team is a multi-talented and proactive individual, dedicated to preserving the natural and historical integrity of our parks.

A well-rounded and self-motivated person who embraces the unique challenges of working outdoors in some of the most beautiful settings in Southwest Washington.

Working in places where most people are either relaxing for the day, or are on vacation, doesn’t always feel like work.

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

Requirements

Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or Area Manager, this position performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance in a park area. This position serves as the maintenance and project contact for the SW Region Parks associated park managed facilities and properties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under the supervision of the Area C&M Project Supervisor and C&M Project Lead, 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.
• Maintains, monitors, and repairs water and sewer systems.
• Proposes, plans (including permitting and budgeting), provides written documents and provides periodic project review and quality control.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed, including permit codes.
• Responds and repairs area park maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
• Maintains health and safety standards.
• Works alone in remote locations.
• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair, as needed.
• Operates and transports equipment, as needed.

Qualifications

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 driver's license, unrestricted other than corrective lenses.
• First Aid/CPR Certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.

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 experience 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 including planning, purchasing, and completion of tasks.
• Experience organizing work projects to include time management, multi-tasking, and communication.
• Knowledge and application of building codes, rules and regulations governing safety, repair, and maintenance and construction of facilities and tasks.

Required Core Competencies- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work independently while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
• Lead lower-level staff.
• Take direction and has an eagerness and adaptability to learn new skills.
• Take initiative and see a project through completion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Aware and willing to follow safety policies and protocols.
• The ability to grow and learn.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others, collaborating with others to overcome challenges and find solutions.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:
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.

Additional Information

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.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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/.



For information about this position, please contact Jaymin Kapsandy at Jaymin.Kapsandy@parks.wa.gov or (360) 956-4811.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.Vandel@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8688.

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

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