Mechanical Maintenance Team Lead - Construction & Maintenance Project Lead - Permanent - 2026-04888

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide critical, hands-on maintenance, repair, and construction services to ensure efficient and reliable operation of facilities and hatchery systems statewide. Leveraging expertise across multiple construction disciplines, you will maintain and improve essential infrastructure, specializing in complex hatchery production pumps and motors, filtration systems, water supply systems, small motors, gear drives, hydraulic systems, and crowders. In addition, this role supports construction and maintenance operations by leading field crews, conducting facility and safety inspections and coordinating repairs, schedules, and materials.

Requirements

One (1) or more of the following: Two (2) years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 3, Three (3) years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 2, Four (4) years of journey-level experience in two (2) or more construction or building trades, or Two (2) years of journey-level experience in two (2) or more construction or building trades and two (2) years of vocational training in a related program.
Knowledge of basic skilled plumbing, mechanical maintenance, welding, and equipment operations.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of fish-rearing systems, including key components and equipment such as water supply lines and valves, water intake structures, and pumps used for water conveyance.
Two (2) years of experience leading the work activities of other maintenance trade staff.

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment and preventative maintenance activities of fish hatchery production pumps up to 300 horsepower, as well as performs similar tasks on domestic submersible, end suction, and 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 determining the necessary repair actions.
Stock and maintain inventory of common repair/replacement parts.
Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities performed on various systems at hatchery and wildlife facilities statewide.
Assist in the preparation, scheduling, and supervision of work plans for the maintenance, alteration and repair of mechanical and plumbing systems and components.
Oversee the execution of the work, including quality, productivity, and safety, by ensuring that the crew adheres to project specifications and complies with all agency standards.
Use of computerized maintenance management system to track the requested work, record work completion details, document and maintain relative information.
Prepares basic post-inspection reports outlining the condition of systems, issues identified, and recommendation for repair or mitigation.
Monitor incoming work orders related to preventative maintenance to determine and coordinate the crew’s schedule and budget, updates and documents work order progress after completion.
Visually inspect and locate septic holding tanks and filters.
Clean and clear filters as necessary and provide recommendations to property managers for regular septic tank maintenance.
Assess the conditions of residential and commercial plumbing components at hatchery facilities statewide, including exercising valves and inspecting supply lines for potential failures.
Independently perform maintenance and diagnostic functions on crowders, rotating belt screens, electronic rolling doors, winches, and predation structures.
Assess the need for replacements and take action such as replacing seals, gear boxes, hydraulic drives, motors, and conducting oil changes as needed.