Title- Hatchery Preventative Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Classification- Construction & Maintenance Project Supervisor
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) – Lacey Construction Shop
Duty Station- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County
Closing Date- 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
 

If you’re someone who enjoys leading skilled trades teams, solving mechanical challenges, and keeping critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on agency facilities and assets across the state. 

In this position, you’ll guide a team of construction professionals responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems and equipment — from pumps and hydraulic systems to plumbing and water delivery infrastructure. 

You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, planning, and mentoring to help ensure agency assets remain reliable, safe, and well-maintained for the long term.

What to Expect:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Hatchery Preventative Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will,

Supervision and Mentoring:

• Supervise and mentor technical and professional level staff to foster productive, motivated team environment.
• Develop and maintain Performance Development Plans (PDPs), position descriptions, and performance documentation; conduct timely evaluations and providing ongoing feedback.
• Address personnel matters including performance issues, conflict resolution, and absenteeism in a constructive manner to support effective operation.
• Lead staff development initiatives, including cross-training and technical skill building to enhance workforce flexibility and professional growth.

Project Management:

• Supervise journey-level staff by scheduling, directing, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance and repair of mechanical and automated systems. 
• Independently prepare sketches, basic fabrication drawings, and as-builts to support field operations and internal modifications.
• Review conceptual and 30-60-90 drawings, identifying conflicts or concerns that would require adjustments or exemptions from standard maintenance practices.
• Plan and coordinate projects by defining work sequences, staffing needs, material requirements, procurement specifications, and cost estimates. 
• Conduct onsite assessments to evaluate equipment, components, and facility maintenance needs.
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and budgets, ensuring accurate work order tracking, documentation, and closeout.
• Participate in work order and maintenance system meetings to support database accuracy and workflow coordination.

Mechanical Maintenance:

• Manage the assessment and preventative maintenance activities of fish hatchery production pumps (up to 300 horsepower), including domestic submersible, end suction, centrifugal pumps, production valves, manifolds, and flow meters.
• Change oil and filters in gear drives, vertical turbine pumps, small motors, various stationary hydraulic systems and similar mechanical systems.
• Identify worn or damaged bearings, packings, bushings, and similar components to determine repair actions.
• Maintain inventory of critical repair parts and ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities across facilities statewide.

Plumbing:

• Inspect and evaluate residential and commercial plumbing components at hatchery facilities, including exercising valves and supply lines for potential failures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on septic systems, including filter cleaning and coordination of service recommendations.

Mechanical and Metal Fabrication:

• Manage the maintenance and diagnostic functions on crowders, rotating belt screens, electric rolling doors, winches, and predation prevention structures. 
• Perform or coordinate repairs such as replacing seals, gear boxes, hydraulic drives, motors, and conducting oil changes as needed.

Electrical Preventative Maintenance:

• Inspect and evaluate the conditions of basic electrical components and perform minor repairs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting, including hazards: Work is performed at construction sites located on hatchery and wildlife areas, occasionally in a fabrication shop, and includes some office-based computer work. Field conditions include extreme weather, rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, confined spaces, and other difficult to reach spaces. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitively lifting up to 50 pounds while loading/unloading trucks or moving materials around project site. Duties require operating motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions, including snow and ice on mountain passes, highways, and paved or unpaved roads. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule: Typically, Monday – Thursday 6:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Schedules may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions.

Travel Requirements: 60-80% travel depending on season.

Tools and Equipment: Basic hand tools, power tools such as drills, cut off saws, circular saws, hydraulic punch, metal band saws, grinders, welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, jointers, planers, table saw, routers, powered drain snakes, personnel lifts, mini excavators, backhoes, chainsaws, Jack Hammers, powered motors, automotive equipment, trailers, telescoping and scissor lifts, and scaffolding.

Customer Interactions: Frequent interactions with Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, Intra-Agency customers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications: 

Option 1 – All of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in at least two (2) skilled trades.
• Two (2) years of direct and skillful experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising staff.

Option 2 – All of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Two (2) years of experience as a Construction and Maintenance Project Lead in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising staff.

Option 3 – All of the following (experience may be gained concurrently):

• Five (5) years of direct and skillful experience in mechanical maintenance and repair.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising staff.

In addition to the options above, the following competencies are required:

• Knowledge of construction methods, equipment capabilities/limitations, materials, costs, and sourcing.
• Understanding of contractual relationships, specifications, and fiscal procedures.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and their application to construction.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and shop drawings.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous building materials and the ability to identify them.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of Washington State purchasing rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permits.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

About Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. Headquartered in Olympia, the department maintains six regional offices and manages dozens of wildlife areas and hundreds of water access areas around the state, offering fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and other recreational opportunities for the residents of Washington. Department staff work to exemplify the following values: - Accountability, we hold ourselves and each other responsible for acting consistent with our values and mission. - Service, we add value to Washington communities and seek to improve the public’s experience. - Professionalism, we serve in a manner that reflects positively on the Department and on ourselves. - Integrity, we are consistently open, honest, ethical, and genuine in our actions. - Respect, we treat each other with dignity. - Empathy, we take time to understand and appreciate others. Learn more about working at WDFW at https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/jobs

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