Title-Hatchery Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Classification-Maintenance Mechanic 2 (MM2)
Job Status-Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP)
Duty Station- Lacey, Washington Thurston County Lacey Construction ShopLearn more about being a member ofTeam WDFW{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}!As part of the Hatchery Preventative Maintenance Team, you will address the ongoing maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency needs of state agency-owned facilities and lands.In this dynamic role, utilize your expertise across multiple construction fields to ensure the safety and functionality of essential structures such as hatchery buildings, water systems, bird predation prevention systems, and on-site residences.Your contributions will support hatchery operations that are critical for the production, health and loss prevention of hatchery fish. What to Expect-Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, theHatchery Facilities Maintenance Specialistwill,Carpentry:
Independently construct and perform minor and major repair to buildings, sheds, handrails, porches, decks and other structures from specifications, plans, sketches, or instructions.
Independently repair and modify metal, asphalt, shake, shingle, and torch-down roof systems on residential and commercial buildings.
Install and replace doors and windows.
Independently form, pour, finish and repair concrete.
Field-design and construct permanent and temporary support, form, cover, box, and protective structure using plywood, 2x4s, or similar wood framing and bracing material.
Commercial and Residential Plumbing:
Independently repair and replace residential and commercial plumbing, valves, pipes, and fittings using copper, plastic, galvanized steel, and other materials.
Sweat copper pipe when repairing or installing new or existing plumbing.
Independently install and replace commercial and residential water fixtures such as sinks, toilets, dishwashers, hot water tanks, laundry machines and related plumbing.
Independently install, modify and repair existing and new domestic water filtration, delivery, and distribution systems.
Mechanical Maintenance and Repair:
Independently service and repair various mechanical drive mechanisms, gear drive assemblies, change oil, gaskets, and seals.
Assist technicians in maintenance of electric-drive production water pump assemblies by lubricating, changing oil, packings, bearings, and seals.
Construction Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
Pick up, transport, and deliver building materials using up to 550 series truck and trailer combinations.
Ensure that all safety alarms, guards, and protective devices affixed to equipment operate correctly before putting trucks and equipment into service.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Work Setting, including hazards:Duties are performed at construction sites, hatcheries, wildlife areas, and occasionally in a carpentry fabrication shop.Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or show.Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, p