Equipment Technician 3 (Statewide Shops)

Overview

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 13, 2025. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

Position Status : This is a permanent position. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

About this position :

The Equipment Operator 3 is responsible for the complete maintenance, inspection, and repair of the 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

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Desired Qualifications

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, 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. To apply, complete your profile with three professional references and attach :

To take advantage of veteran preference, attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter, with PII redacted. For more information on Veteran\'s Preference, click here.

About Parks

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse park systems in the country, with more than 120,000 acres and 124 developed parks. For more information, visit the Parks site.

Note : This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Recruitment announcements may be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days after listing.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

Equal Opportunity

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and support an inclusive workplace.

For accessibility support, contact the HR office at (360) 902-8565 or use Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1.

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