Description

Duties

Under the supervision by the Area Manger or Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor, this position will be assisting and contributing towards all aspects of park maintenance of the Deception Pass Park Area. This position installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains physical facilities such as buildings, facilities, and grounds, and maintains and repairs machinery and equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

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  Complete general maintenance procedures, repairs, remodels, and alterations of area parks facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair irrigation, plumbing, and sewage systems to include providing minor electoral repairs.
• Coordinate with management, employees, volunteers, and correctional crews during maintenance and repair projects.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Senior Park Aide: $3,096 - $3,734 a month

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  Twelve (12) months of experience in building maintenance or grounds keeping, or performing semi-skilled/general carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

OR

• Six (6) months cumulative experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).

OR

• Twelve (12) months experience in a special employment program (Washington Conservation Corps) with a park's agency. A combination of experience (WCC and Park Aide) may be used provided candidate has at least three months experience as a Park Aide (or equivalent).

AND

• A valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses).
• At least 18 years old.

Maintenance Mechanic 1: $4,117 - $4,777 a month

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

AND

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
• Experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Experience and basic knowledge working with various hand and power tools.
• Knowledge, skills and experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience leading/supervising lower-level staff.

Maintenance Mechanic 1:
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.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. You are highly encouraged to attach or embed in your application the following:

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  Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

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/.

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.

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.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com .

For information about this position, please contact Mark Lunz at Mark.Lunz@parks.wa.gov or (360) 675-3767.