Pump Mechanic - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - Two Openings - 2025-09033
Title- Pump Mechanic
Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 3
Job Status- Full-Time – Permanent
Number of Vacancies- Two (2)
WDFW Program- Capital Asset Management Program
Duty Station- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County
Closing Date- 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
As a senior-level pump specialist, you will contribute to sustaining recreational and commercial fishing opportunities at over 80 hatcheries statewide by maintaining the water supply systems essential to hatchery operations.
In this role, you will perform journey-level work on complex hatchery production pumps and motors, filtration systems, and water supply systems, while also applying skills in electrical and machinist trades.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Pump Mechanic will,
Pump Repair and Replacement:
- Assess, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace fish hatchery production pumps up to 100 horsepower and on domestic submersible, end suction, centrifugal pumps, valves, manifolds, and flow meters.
- Troubleshoot and develop solutions to mechanical pumping problems and develop methods for maintenance and/or repair tasks to be followed by others.
- Break down pumps to component level, assess wear, purchase parts or machine parts on lathe and milling machines.
- Apply lockout/tagout occupational safety procedures when disconnecting power supplies to remove and install pump motors.
- Identify and make recommendations for long-term pump needs and improvements.
Budget and Administrative Duties:
- Develop cost estimates and budgets for new installations, repairs, or replacements.
- Track detailed monthly expenditures including travel, vehicle mileage, purchases, and hours by composing Excel based reports for submission.
Pump Purchasing:
- Analyze prints, records, and engineering notes to develop pump technical specifications to include the curve, measurements and materials to be advertised for acceptable bids.
- Purchase replacement parts for pump repair including shaft, bearings, impellers, column, lube lines, valves (both check and discharge), bolts, gaskets, and coatings.
Working Conditions:
Work setting, including hazards:
- Work is performed at construction sites across hatchery and wildlife areas, and occasionally in a fabrication shop. Some work is performed in an office setting.
- Work on rough or uneven terrain such as riverbanks and slippery slopes, in confined or hard-to-reach spaces, and in all weather conditions.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials at project sites.
- Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather (snow, ice, heavy rain) on mountain passes, highways, and paved and 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. 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions including the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Travel Requirements: Travel is required 60–80% of the time, depending on the season.
Tools and Equipment: Regular use of electrical test equipment (volt-ohm meters, meggers, phase rotation meters, ammeters), pipe benders and threaders, saws (Sawzall, band saw), drill motors, impact drivers, roto hammers, hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammers, hacksaws), knockout punches and operation of platform lifts, scissor and telescopic lifts and mini-excavators.
Customer Interactions: Frequent interaction with federal, local, inter-agency, intra-agency customers, and vendors.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of journey-level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair
Including
At least two (2) years of experience specifically working with pumps and rotating equipment.
This experience must include working with all the following:
- Motors of various horsepower
- Domestic wells
- Electrical system
- Controls
- Piping
- Rigging
- Well rehabilitation tools
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches
- Ordering parts, materials, and equipment
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:
Certification:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with current Medical Examiner’s Certification.
Two (2) years or more of professional experience in/with:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Operating, servicing, and maintaining heavy equipment
- Operating state vehicles
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training, for systems with up to 480v 3 phase power.
Your application must 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 professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Union - WFSE:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Elizabeth.Bullard@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2025-09033.