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Description
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title: Equipment Technician 3
Location: Issaquah, WA
Closes: Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting October 13th, 2025. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
About this position:
The Equipment Operator 3 is responsible for the complete maintenance, inspection, and repair of Washington State Parks fleet of vehicles and grounds equipment. It is essential that Parks staff have reliable, functional vehicles and equipment to help them complete the organization's mission to keep parks safe and enjoyable for the public to use.
This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.
The Equipment Technician 3 position at WA State Parks Shops provides a great opportunity for a technician to expand their skills repairing and maintaining a large variety of equipment and vehicles. Our clean, well-stocked shop provides our technicians with the tools and equipment to accomplish our mission, to have the best fleet in the state. We offer competitive pay, benefits and paid time off. If you would like to join our well-rounded crew of technicians with many years of experience, please apply.
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Performs journey-level repair and maintenance of WA State Parks fleet including all makes and models of equipment, light vehicles, heavy industrial/commercial equipment, including trucks over 26K GVWR.
- Performs major and minor mechanical repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance.
- Orders and maintains inventory of frequently used parts, as assigned.
- Meets with sales personnel and vendor representatives to discuss equipment component requirements and product availability.
- Inspects, diagnoses, and makes major and minor repairs to on and off highway vehicles and equipment such as cars, pick-up trucks, semi-trucks and trailers, various makes of heavy equipment, specialized mechanical equipment; emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and LE vehicles; heavy industrial equipment such as power shovels, graders, backhoes, dozers, snow blowers, front loaders, rollers, sweepers, forklift, catch basin cleaners, woodchippers, and other Parks owned equipment.
- Inspects, diagnoses, and makes repairs to light industrial/commercial grounds equipment such as pumps, generators, farm equipment and implements, and lawn mowing equipment.
- Operates hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment such as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools, OBD diagnostic scanner, digital volt meters, computerized diagnostic devices and software, emission testers, and various other equipment used in heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair.
- Performs diagnostics, repair and maintenance of steering and suspension systems, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, computer control systems, and safety systems.
- Rebuilds engines, transmissions, and differentials.
- Road tests vehicles and equipment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Option 1:
- Five (5) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of gas-powered vehicles and five (5) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of on and off highway heavy equipment and diesel trucks and trailers and a valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.
- An associate's degree in Automotive and Diesel technology from an accredited school and three (3) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of gas-powered vehicles and three (3) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of on and off highway heavy equipment and diesel trucks and trailers and a valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain health and safety standards to include wearing and using personal protective equipment and devices.
- Knowledge of all safety requirements that affect tasks and orienting others working on tasks.
- Ability to participate in safety meetings; identify and repair public and workplace hazards using the Parks Risk Assessment Program.
- Ability to operate state motor vehicles, booms, and various hand and power tools.
- Effective written and oral communication skills and recollection of verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to problem solve and make independent reasonable decisions.
- Two (2) years of professional/journey-level experience fabricating and welding.
Requirements:
Uniform Information: All Equipment Technicians are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish your professional identity and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Equipment Technicians will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 2 heavy duty hoodie or fleece jackets per calendar year, 1 inclement weather jacket every 5 calendar years, 1 ball cap per calendar year, 1 beanie or knit cap every 2 calendar years, 1 brim hat every 2 calendar years, 1 safety vest every 3 years, a clothing stipend of $200 per calendar year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 calendar years. Uniform and boot stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.
Working Conditions: Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours a day. Core working hours are typically 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Work schedule and hours may be flexible to meet business needs. Work tasks vary, which require working with and interacting with park staff, private contractors, and the public. Work is performed inside of a heavy equipment repair shops environment and in field in all weather conditions and will require running, crawling, squatting, lying on back, climbing ladders, reaching above head, pushing and pulling, turning and twisting sitting up for one hour without breaks, uneven surfaces, using fine motor skills (grabbing, pinching, etc.) hand and eye coordination operating equipment up to 8 hours/day, performing duties/standing for 45-minutes, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., operating small combustible engines, driving motorized vehicles up to two hours without a break, working in confined spaces, heights to 25 feet above ground level, and working around loud noises within safety limits. Occasional travel is required for annual training/maintenance conference.
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:
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
- Current resumé
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- 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.
- For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.
Supplemental Information
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.
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.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
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 the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.
For information about this position, please contact John Nichols at John.Nichols@parks.wa.gov or (425) 649-4278.
All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.
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