Recreation Steward, Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Recreation Steward, Maintenance Mechanic 1
Recruitment #2026-2-5552
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)

Location:

Southeast Region - Ellensburg, WA
Work Hour flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $4,410.00 - $5,117.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/15/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Southeast Region as a Recreation Steward
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• Independently perform routine recreation site maintenance in DNR recreation sites and dispersed recreation areas in DNR’s Southeast Region.
• Independently transport, operate, and maintain equipment, including, but not limited to, excavator, 4x4 truck, ATV, UTV, skid spray unit, snowmobile, trailers, hand and power tools.
• Independently perform noxious weed control within recreation sites and dispersed recreation areas. Maintain the required WA State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License and associated paperwork.
• Perform or schedule regular required maintenance on assigned and program equipment and tools.
• Work with the two Natural Resources Technician III to coordinate work between one another, maintain communication, and ensure quality and consistency between recreation sites.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with the public, user groups, volunteers, and agency staff.
• Position may assist with planning, attending, and potentially leading volunteer/ user group work activities, educational events, and periodically work with school-age children.

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a natural resources or recreation-related field.
• Experience working in recreation maintenance, such as operating power tools, off-road vehicles, and equipment.
• Experience dealing with and able to handle members of the recreating public in a professional manner.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to follow through on assignments.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This position’s assigned duty station is the DNR Southeast Region Office. Work is performed in an indoor or office setting (10%) and alone in isolated, unimproved natural areas throughout Washington (90%). Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Must be able to bend, lift, and carry appropriate tools and equipment (up to 50 pounds) on field assignments, as needed, to conduct assigned tasks.
• This position requires the majority (90%) of the time in the field, traveling alone between sites within the Southeast Region. Moderate amounts of overnight travel will be required.
• A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Experience with DNR Recreation WACs and policies.
• Experience speaking at group events or club meetings.
• Strong relationships with local volunteer groups.
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License.

Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. We are invested in acquiring the best and most innovative candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less…