Hatchery Preventative Mechanical Maint Supervisor - Construction & Maint Project Sup-Perm

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

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Pumping fish onto trucks – Photo Credit: 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.

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

• Supervise and mentor technical and professional level staff to foster a productive, motivated team environment.
• Develop and maintain Performance Development Plans (PDPs), position descriptions, and performance documentation; conduct timely evaluations and provide 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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