Construction Maintenance Project Specialist Steamboat Rock State Park
Construction Maintenance Project Specialist Steamboat Rock State Park
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- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title:Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist
Location:Electric City WA
Closes: Continuous.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting February 5th 2025. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
Position works five 5 days a week 8 hours a day. Core working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday. This position requires travel and overnight travel between parks and statewide for meetings training and other field work.Want to join a great organization The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest most diverseand most beautifulparks systems in the country. With more than 120000 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 longdistance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers) who are some of the most passionate employees youll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks click here.We are looking for a teamoriented 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! Duties
Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Area Manager Park Ranger 3 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 Steamboat Rock and associated park managed facilities and properties.
This position coordinates and works cooperatively with area and park staff is responsible for project identification planning development and completing projects of a routine and nonroutine nature (including emergency and urgent repairs) as well as oversee maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment tools buildings and facilities.
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:
- Two 2 years as a Maintenance Mechanic 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- High school graduation or GED.
- Valid Washington State drivers license.
- Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
- Wastewater Operator Group 1 or Wastewater Operator intraining certificate within first 12 months of employment.
- Public Pesticide Operators License within the first 12 months of employment.
- Ability to work independently while using good judgement and problemsolving skills in decision making.
- Ability to lead lowerlevel staff.
- Awareness and willingness to follow safety policies protocols.
- Promotes cooperation and an eagerness and capacity to learn new skills.
- Selfstarter who can see a project through to completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- 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 problemsolving 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 multitasking 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.
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.Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration please complete the online job application and profile at. It is highly encouragedto 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.
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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is included in the nonsupervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:https://wfse/.Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply including but not limited to women Black Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) individuals with disabilities neurodivergent individuals disabled and Vietnam era veterans persons over 40 years of age and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
For information about this position please contact Miles Carignan at oror Denis Felton at or.
For information about the recruitment process and qualifications please contact Jenee Kramer at or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
