Maintenance Mechanic 1 (Cascade Foothills Area)

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic 1

Location: Kenmore, WA

Close: July 12th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Employees who have workstations located in King County receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the salary listed.

• Please note - on 07/01/2024 there will be a cost of living pay increase of 3% to the listed salary.                                                                                      

Want to join a great organization?  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages 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. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

This Maintenance Mechanic 1 position is an opportunity to work outdoors while making a difference maintaining some of Washington's most loved places. While you will start your day at Saint Edward State Park, you may work in state parks throughout the Cascade Foothills Management Area. Your primary responsibility will be to help maintain Saint Edward, Bridle Trails, and Wallace Falls State Parks. Along that route you will have the chance to see a variety of natural settings and wildlife as you go about your work. Most of your work will be done individually but you will also be an important member of a maintenance team that works together on facilities including trails, equipment, and buildings. Bring your construction and maintenance skills and knowledge to bear assisting us to provide safe, well-maintained facilities that help connect people to their parks. Maintaining and stewarding our parks now and for the future is what we do. Next, this individual will be working on their own and with fellow team members in maintaining servicing and upgrading facilities as well as trails. Maintaining trails and facilities improves the quality of experience had by our guests, and therefore encourages return visits to our parks and trails.  Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor or Area Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic 1 independently performs a variety of responsibilities that include general maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction duties. This position will utilize a working knowledge of several related skills, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work. This position will also install, repair, inspect, maintain physical facilities (i.e., buildings, facilities, and grounds), machinery, and equipment within the Cascade Foothills Area.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform general work in maintenance, repair, remodel, and alteration in construction and maintenance of area facilities, ground, vehicles, and equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance to park buildings and other park facilities.

• Assist in fabrication and construction of equipment and materials to maintain vehicles and/or facilities.

• Performs cleaning and maintenance of building drainage systems and rainwater drainage systems.

• Minor grounds and facilities maintenance including mowing, trimming, cleaning, and upkeep.

• Responsible for being aware of all safety requirements that affect the present task, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and orientating others working on tasks, or nearby of hazards and their required response.

• Maintain and repair irrigation, plumbing and sewage systems and make minor electrical repairs.

• Coordinates with management, other employees, volunteers and correctional crews during maintenance and repair projects.

• Maintain health and safety standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Two (2) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.

AND

• Valid unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working State Parks or similar parks and recreation entity.

• Entry level experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Experience leading and/or supervising lower-level staff.

• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Knowledge and experience working with various hand & power tools.

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 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.

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 job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days.   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 Justin Etchells at Justin.Etchells@parks.wa.gov or (564) 900-0869.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.