Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor; Olmstead Place State Park

Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Location:

Ellensburg, WA

Closes:
July 8th, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST

Position Status:
This is a permanent position. On-site housing for this position is not available.

The role of the Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor is to supervise, coordinate, and lead the maintenance program within a park management area. The C&M Project Supervisor provides guidance, coordination, and supervision of the trades and maintenance staff who perform maintenance duties on buildings, utility systems, roads, trails, and equipment resulting in the public having safe and functional facilities. This position plays an important role of the primary interface with the Region Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Chief on state and region wide maintenance objectives and priorities.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions. The Central Cascades Area is in the heart of Washington State, offering a diverse natural landscape to enjoy through all four beautiful seasons. Whether working in the heavy timber of Snoqualmie Pass or the scenic shrub step of the Columbia River Gorge, everyday can be a different experience to enjoy while working to provide recreational opportunities and protect some of Washington’s valued resources.

The area is home to many unique cultural and natural resources as well as a large inventory of historic properties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Lead and Coordinator of Maintenance in a Park Area under the supervision of the Area Manager:
  Leads and directs the maintenance, repair, and operational development of the park areas and its facilities and equipment.
• Supervises Area Maintenance Staff:
  Schedules work priorities and shift coverage, mentors, recommends disciplinary and corrective action, performs hiring interviews, and develops work plans and evaluations. Recruits and hires trades and maintenance staff for the area.
• Project Coordination:
  Responsible for the coordination and completion of the preventative, deferred, routine, equipment, and emergency and unforeseen maintenance within the area. Performs repairs and maintenance work in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, water and wastewater systems, and other equipment. Develops and controls park maintenance budget for all park area projects and repairs.
• Responsible for Administration.
• Responsible for Water and Wastewater System Operations.
• Coordinates the Equipment Operation and Maintenance within the Area:
  Conducts/provides equipment training for area staff who operate equipment.

Required qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Construction & Maintenance Project Lead OR Four (4) years of experience as a Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist. Two (2) years of technical or vocational training or education in a building/construction trade may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. AND Two (2) years of supervisor experience including directing the work of employees and providing employee performance feedback.
  
  High school diploma or GED equivalent. Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license. Public Pesticide Operator's License must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working for Washington State Parks or a similar parks and recreation entity.
• Advanced knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, and materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Ability to perform advanced level work in a variety of trades to include proficiency reading schematics and blueprints.
• Expert level skills and experience with the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience managing small to large multifaceted projects from start to finish to include coordinating the completion of work, use of contractors/vendors, purchase and supplies, planning, and completion of tasks by a specific timeline.
• Experience organizing and directing employees in project goals and objectives while tracking timelines and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge and application of building codes and all other rules and regulations governing safety, repair, and maintenance and construction of facilities and tasks.

Core competencies:

• Project Planning & Execution
• Technical Expertise in Multi-Trade Construction & Maintenance
• Leadership & Crew Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• The Ability to take Action to Learn and Grow
• The Ability to take Action to Meet the Needs of Others

Uniform Information:
All Construction & Maintenance Supervisors are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional…