Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist (Ike Kinswa State Park)

Full Job Description

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist
Location: Lewis County, WA
Closes: January 11th, 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Position Status: This is a permanent position.

About this position:

The Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist will serve as the maintenance and project contact for the Upper Cowlitz Area including associated park managed facilities and properties. The position is located at Ike Kinswabut may cover all parks within the area. Duties include coordinating and working cooperatively with area and park staff, responsible for project identification, planning, development, and completion of projects of a routine and non-routine nature (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 in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.

If you are looking for variety within your work, would enjoy having picturesque backdrops like Mount St.

Helens, working near places like Mayfield Lake or on old growth trails, this may be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a team-oriented person who can work well with others as well as work independently. If you enjoy our state parks and would like to improve them, I encourage you to apply!

Requirements

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 and may serve as the maintenance and project contact for Ike Kinswa and associated park managed facilities and properties.

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 including several sewer lift stations, sewage lagoon cells, water systems and large irrigation systems.
• Proposes, plans (including permitting and budgeting), provides written documents, period project review, and quality control.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed, and permit codes.
• Responds to maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
• Maintains health and safety standards; works alone in remote locations.
• Responsible for heavy equipment operation/transportation, maintenance and repair, as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Option #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 and a high school graduation or GED and a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

Option #2

• Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1 and a high school graduation or GED and a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

Option #3

• A combination of up to two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade AND 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 equaling at least four (4) years combined experience and a high school graduation or GED and a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently while using good judgement and problem-solving skills in decision making.
• Ability to lead lower-level staff.
• Awareness and willingness to follow safety policies protocols.
• Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.
• Self-starter who can see a project through to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

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 & 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, and maintenance and construction of facilities and tasks.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
• Wastewater Operator Group 1 or Wastewater Operator In-Training Certification

Requirement:

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 a day. Core working hours are typically 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday. Work hours may vary depending on the season and the incumbent may be required to adjust their work schedule to meet business needs.

Work tasks vary, which require attending to customer service and maintenance needs in various weather conditions including inclement weather, at heights, within confined spaces, and below grades. Work is performed in all types of terrain and will require sitting, standing, digging, bending, twisting, and walking for long periods of time. This position will require travel between parks, throughout the area. Occasional travel might be required for statewide meetings, trainings, or other field work and will be necessary in all types of weather conditions and climates.

How to apply:Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.

To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resumé

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
• For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.

Additional Information

About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manage 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. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

Note: This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.

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.

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

For information about this position, please contact Kyle Manning at Kyle.manning@parks.wa.gov or (360) 274-8633.

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

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