Under the general supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor this position installs, repairs, inspects, maintains physical facilities (i.e. buildings, facilities, and grounds), and maintains and repairs machinery and equipment within the Salish Foothills Area.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform general work in maintenance, repair, and alteration in the construction and maintenance of Area facilities and grounds and the maintenance of vehicles equipment.
• Preventative maintenance to park buildings and other park facilities.
• Surface preparation and painting of interior and exterior of buildings, roadways, and gates.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of building drainage systems and rainwater drainage systems.
• Minor grounds and facilities maintenance including mowing, trimming, cleaning, and upkeep.
• Assist the other C&M in the Salish Foothills Area with projects.
• Coordinate with management, other employees, and volunteers during park improvement projects.
• May lead and coordinate in minor construction and repair work, troubleshooting, inspecting, and monitoring the area infrastructure and equipment.
• Maintain health and safety stands.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid (unrestricted except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or similar parks and recreation entity.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Products, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience in driving assorted vehicles, tractors, mowers, dump trucks & trailers, backhoes, stump grinders, brush clippers, brush hog, and bucket truck.
• Experience working with various hand & power tools (wrench, pliers, grease gun, torque wrench), Power tools (circular saw, table saw, drill, grinder, sander) and voice radios.

UNIFORM INFORMATION:
All Maintenance Mechanic 1 employees are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of a Maintenance Mechanic and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Maintenance Mechanic 1s 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  $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.

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Use reference number 03340 when searching for the job announcement. You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

*All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

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/

Diversity Policy Statement
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
• Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. 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 this position, please contact Jeff Wheeler at Jeff.wheeler@parks.wa.gov or (360) 387-3304.