Field Maintenance Mechanic: Heavy Equipment & Water Systems

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC maintenance on hatchery facilities and utilities. The role involves supervising none, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring operations run smoothly to support fish production.

Work involves outdoor environments in varying weather, operating heavy equipment, and following strict safety protocols; physical effort and exposure to hazards are expected daily.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC maintenance on facilities.
• Ability to oversee contractors and coordinate maintenance projects and report progress to hatchery manager.
• Comfort with operating heavy equipment and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-supervisory electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC maintenance and repair on facilities, structures, and utilities.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and maintenance projects; report progress to hatchery manager.
• Maintain pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, chillers and components controlling water temperature for optimal fish production.
• Operate pumps and cleaning equipment; support daily operations with hand tools and power tools.
• Operate backhoe, front-end loaders or other heavy equipment for repairs or installations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

HVAC maintenance

Equipment operation

Tools

Boilers

Pumps

Heat exchangers

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and HVAC maintenance on hatchery facilities and utilities. The role involves supervising none, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring operations run smoothly to support fish production.

Work involves outdoor environments in varying weather, operating heavy equipment, and following strict safety protocols; physical effort and exposure to hazards are expected daily.