Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist; Olmstead Place

Job Title:

Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist

Location:

Ellensburg, WA
Closes:
October 29th, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.

Position Status:
This is a permanent position. Park housing is unavailable for this position.

Under the direct supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor, the Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance in the Central Cascades area. This position may serve as the maintenance and project contact for the area and associated park managed facilities and properties. Duties include coordinating and working cooperatively with area and park staff, responsibility for project identification, planning, development, and completion of routine and non-routine projects (including emergency and urgent repairs, as well as overseeing maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities.

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

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 Washingtons valued resources.

• Performs construction, maintenance and repair work for completing preventative and deferred maintenance projects requiring lead and journey level skills.
• Performs journey level work in equipment operations, repair, improvement projects, carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Maintains, constructs, and remodels buildings, floats, docks, trails infrastructure, and other facilities for continued park operations.
• Provides written documents.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed and permit codes.
• Responds and repairs area park maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
• Operates Parks' owned light and small engine equipment such as mowers, trucks/vehicles, snow removal, chainsaws, brush chippers, stump grinders, welders, and other equipment used in the park.
• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair, as needed.
• Operates and transports equipment, as needed.

• Two (2) years as a Maintenance Mechanic 1.

• Four (4) years of advanced level experience in two (2) or more of the construction/building trades to include: building maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction duties, and mechanical/machinery operation.

• High school graduation or GED.
• Valid Washington State unrestricted (except corrective lenses) driver's license.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a valid medical certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.
• First Aid/CPR Certification must be obtained within the first 12 months of employment.

• The Ability to take Action to Learn and Grow.
• The Ability to take Action to Meet the Needs of Others.
• Technical Trade Skills –Competent in multi-trade journey level work including carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical trades to handle complex structural needs.
• Leadership and Crew Coordination – Guiding and teaching other staff, directs others and assigns tasks. Ensures productivity, accountability, and adherence to standards while…