Water Access Area Technician - Natural Resource Technician

Title
- Water Access Area Technician

Classification
- Natural Resource Technician 3

Job Status
- Full-Time - Permanent

WDFW Program
- Wildlife Program

Duty Station
- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

Maintain and improve Water Access Areas to maintain safe, accessible, and well-kept recreational spaces for the public.

With your experience with hand and power tools, you will perform outdoor maintenance and repairs, control invasive vegetation, and inspect public-use areas for safety and cleanliness.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Water Access Area Technician will,

• Remove garbage and debris from restroom facility.
• Clean and brush out cobwebs and insects from structures including windows and windowsills.
• Clean and sanitize toilets/urinals, handrails, door handles/locks.
• Restock restroom with toilet paper.
• Inspect door locks, door handles and window. Report to supervisor if broken or not working properly.
• Remove or cover graffiti inside and/or outside of structures.
• Wash off moss or mildew from restroom facility.
• Walk Access Sites and Wildlife Areas to pick-up litter, trash debris, and illegally dumped materials.

• Brush, weed eat, and trim of overgrowth and vegetation.
• Raking and blowing leaves.
• Hand pulling or spraying weeds and vegetation.
• Mix, spray, broadcast, and store chemicals. Keeping records of chemical use and inventory.
• Remove fallen trees or debris from roads, boat ramps, and parking areas.
• Operate trucks, ATV’s, leaf blowers, weed eaters, hydraulic dump trailers, tractors, chippers, chain saws, pumps, brush cutters, rotary mowers, pressure washers, power tools and other specialized equipment used in construction and maintenance.

• Report potential hazardous debris or spills to supervisor.
• Clean, repair or establish walkways, paths and trails for pedestrian safe accessibility.
• Repair docks, railings, and facilities.
• Clean, repair, replace and post signs.
• Repair potholes and conduct grading activities in parking lots and roadways.
• Inspect and repair fences and gates.
• Paint and other exterior maintenance of buildings.

Work setting, including hazards:

• Work involves potential hazards such as tripping, falling, and other risks associated with operating small and large equipment in outdoor environments, on boats, and near or in water.
• Stand or traverse on foot for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks.
• Walk, lift, bend, and stoop on uneven terrain and while carrying up to 40 pounds of tools and/or equipment.
• Must be able to safely drive on primitive roads under varying weather conditions including 4 x 4 trucks, utility and large frame tractors, construction equipment, ATVs and UTVs. Load and transport heavy equipment and operate vehicles for long periods of time (2-4+hours).
• Must be able and willing to safely perform tasks in or around water, stand in waist deep water to repair ramps and docks.
• 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. Some variation for seasonal workloads, environmental conditions or public health and safety needs. Nighttime or weekend work on an as needed basis.

Travel Requirements: Frequent single-day trips to work sites throughout the region. Extensive driving time between Access Areas daily. Infrequent overnight travel to other areas of Washington, for up to one week at a time, may occur to attend conferences, training and assist…