Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist; NW Region Headquarters

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Specialist

Location: Northwest Region Headquarters - Burlington, WA

Closes: Open until filled with a first review date of March 8th, 2026, at 11:55 p.m. PST. It is on the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours per day. Core working hours are typically 6 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

※ This position requires travel and overnight travel between 50-70% of the time between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work.

Position Status: This is a permanent position.

The Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist will serve as the maintenance and project contact for the Northwest Region. The NW Region crew supports construction and maintenance projects throughout the Pacific Northwest assisting Parks from Tacoma to the Canadian border, including all the San Juan Islands. Duties include coordinating and working cooperatively with area and park staff, responsible for project identification, planning, development, and completion of projects of a routine and non-routine nature (including emergency and urgent repairs), as well as overseeing maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, tools, buildings and facilities.

These projects require a range of physical skills, willingness to learn and adapt, cooperation, and a positive attitude.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

The ideal candidate for the Washington State Parks Region Construction & Maintenance team is a multi‑talented and proactive individual, dedicated to preserving the natural and historical integrity of our parks. A well‑rounded and self‑motivated person who embraces the unique challenges of working outdoors in some of the most beautiful settings in Western Washington. Working in places where most people are either relaxing for the day, or are on vacation, doesn’t always feel like work.

Our team consists of skilled tradespeople with a diverse range of construction knowledge that makes us a real asset to the entire NW Region and associated park managed facilities and properties. We encourage anyone who thinks they would work well with this group to apply!

Under the supervision of the Construction & Maintenance Lead, Supervisor, or Park Manager, this position performs advanced skill level work in various trades accomplishing routine, planned, and emergency maintenance; may serve as the maintenance and project contact for the Northwest Region. This position will be responsible for project identification, planning, development, and completion of projects of a routine and non‑routine nature, including emergency and urgent repairs, as well as overseeing maintenance and operation of agency owned equipment, tools, buildings, and facilities.

• Develops work methods and procedures for construction and maintenance projects.
• Responsible 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, trail infrastructure, and other facilities, including Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and features using historic building practices.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and scheduling assigned projects including ordering materials, equipment, and requesting assistance from personnel.
• Participates in various processes including permitting, budgeting, and Work Project Request.
• Performs construction and maintenance tasks and projects within the parks and facilities managed and permit codes.
• Responds to maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
• Maintains health and safety standards while leading staff.
• Works alone in remote locations.
• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and repair as needed.
• Transports equipment to job sites as needed.
• Performs complex…