JOB
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission ___________________________
Job Title: Construction & Maintenance Project Lead -SW Region
Location: Olympia, WA
Closing date: August 13th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST
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 regular travel including some overnight between parks and statewide for meetings, training, and other field work.
The Construction & Maintenance Lead, plans, coordinates, and organizes construction and maintenance projects; leads two or more journey level trades employees; uses knowledge, experience, and training in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, masonry, mechanics, and project planning to complete preventative and deferred maintenance projects.
The Southwest Region Crew operates out of Olympia, WA and covers a wide geographical area from Beacon Rock State Park on the Columbia River to Sequim Bay State Park on the Olympic Peninsula. We build and maintain a wide range of projects and have team members with many different skills and backgrounds.
We are looking for a team-oriented person who can work well with others as well as work independently. If you enjoy our state parks and would like to improve them, I encourage you to apply! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Southwest Region C&M Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and performing new construction, renovation, remodel, repair, inspection, and maintenance of State Parks buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, and vehicles for the Southwest Region. This position may also lead up to two (2) C&M Leads, four (4) C&M Project Specialists, and other staff in the maintenance and construction of planned preventative and deferred maintenance projects around the Southwest Region.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Serves as a lead and directs work of two or more journey level trade employees and work crews assigned to construction and maintenance projects.
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Coordinate projects, leads, directs, and trains work crews and Park staff in construction and maintenance projects.
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Responsible for completing preventative maintenance and deferred maintenance projects requiring lead and journey level skills.
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Perform journey level work in carpentry, masonry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, welding, and equipment operations.
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Leads and directs planning of preventative and deferred maintenance projects including estimating needs for assigned projects including materials, equipment, and workforce.
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Inspects work to ensure quality and compliance.
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Responsible for planning, proposing (including permitting and budgeting) and providing written documents.
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Recommends maintenance work and consults with supervisor.
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Responsible for emergency water and wastewater system repairs and emergency repairs of other specialized systems or areas such as swamps, tidal areas, or historic areas.
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Respond to and repair area park maintenance related emergencies and urgencies.
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Ensure adherence to safety rules, precautions, and equipment protocols.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:
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A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
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Current resumé
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
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Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
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Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
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For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.
Note: This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position(s) is(are) filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.
About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manage one of the largest, most diverse-and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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.
For information about this position, please contact Jaymin Kapsandy at [email protected] or (360) 956-4811.
For information about recruitment processes and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at [email protected] or (360) 902-8569.
All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
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