Autofish Systems Maintenance Specialist – Maintenance Mechanic 3 – Permanent – *06622-24

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
AUTOFISH SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 3 (MM3)

Fish Program – Hatcheries Division
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Play a fundamental role in maintaining Mass Marking and Coded-Wire Tagging fleet, which is essential for sustainable fisheries, hatchery reform, and native fish conservation. 

By providing critical maintenance support, the role enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and minimizes reliance on external vendors.

Picture yourself, 

Making an impact on the conservation of wild salmon through maintaining coded wire tagging (CWT) and mass marking equipment.

With your experience, 

Provide general mechanical repair to water pumps, fish pumps, marking trailers, and portable generators.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, 

Develop and maintain a positive relationship with vendors providing supplies and services.

We are seeking a candidate,

Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Duties:

Here is what you will be doing,

Provide critical and timely general maintenance support for the marking and tagging program: 

• General mechanical repair to water pumps, fish pumps, marking trailers, and portable generators.
• General electrical repairs to equipment up to 240V and 100AMP.
• General plumping repairs, and fabrication and welding (primarily aluminum and steel).
• Act as liaison between hatcheries and Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) for marking related maintenance requests.
• Deliver parts and supplies to active marking and/or tagging projects as needed.
• Purchase tools, supplies, and equipment as needed for fabrication and repairs.

Perform maintenance on highly technical specialized equipment for AutoFish Systems: 

• Order and replace computer and robotic components including equipment such as motherboards, small electrical motors, and pneumatic components.
• Track AutoFish fleet software versions, upgrades and maintenance requests/needs.
• Maintain operational understanding and aptitude of the AutoFish System.
• Act as liaison between Northwest Marine Technology (NMT) and WDFW for the design and improvement of AutoFish Systems and parts requests.

Serve on the unit Safety Team:

• Work with leadership staff, hatchery staff and contract labor to identify and correct any safety issues.

Maintain maintenance database:

• Develop expenditure reports, cost estimates of repairs, and budget requests.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Various working environments such as Automated/Manual mass marking and coded wire tag (CWT) mobile wet lab, hatcheries and an office setting. 
  • Work in inclement weather conditions, lift or move 60 pounds commonly (items may include flgyt pumps, large four (4) gauge – 240V power cords, and discharge hoses). Ability to work around hatchery ponds, and catwalks over hatchery ponds. 
  • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 
  • Considerable overtime and possible shift work mainly in the spring.   
• Travel Requirements:
  • Extensive travel and driving required – Up to six (6) months per year, and being away from home for 4-5 days a week with overnight stays.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Electric hand tools, basic hand tools, welders, fish pumps, water pumps, and generators.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Interact with Biologists, Hatchery personnel, Tribal Staff, and the public.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduation or GED.

AND

• Four (4) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and repair work.

Experience: 

• Working with hand tools for general repairs to mechanical devices.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Knowledge of Automated and Manual Coded Wire Tagging (CWT)/Mass Marking mobile wet labs.

Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references. 

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

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types. 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months. 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA),  and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION – WAFHP:

These positions are in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Hatchery Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish Hatchery Professionals (WAFHP).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to [email protected].
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at [email protected].  
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

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.  

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 [email protected] , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].

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