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.
About the 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. We encourage you to apply!
To apply, please visit www.parks.wa.gov/jobs to submit an application.
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