Hatchery Facilities Maintenance Carpenter - Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Permanent - 2026-08142

Washington State Health Care Authority; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Lacey, WA is seeking a Hatchery Facilities Maintenance Carpenter to perform skilled carpentry, roofing, concrete work, and plumbing repairs at state hatcheries and related facilities. The role emphasizes independent construction, repairs, and installations, with duties from framing and drywall to water systems and site safety.

A valid driver's license and trade school or equivalent experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 4 years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, residential/commercial building construction, commercial framing, or building repair work.
• Successful completion of a recognized trade school program and 1 year of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, residential/commercial building construction, commercial framing, or repair work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Independently constructs and performs minor and major repairs to buildings, sheds, handrails, porches, decks and various other structures from specification, plans, sketches, or instructions.
• Independently repairs, modifies, and installs metal, asphalt, shake, shingle and torch-down roof systems on residential and commercial buildings.
• Installs and replaces doors and windows.
• Independently builds forms for footings, basic walls, steps, slabs, curbs, and concrete flatwork.
• Independently installs concrete reinforcing (re-bar) in concrete forms.
• Independently forms, pours, finishes, and repairs concrete.
• Mparts: modifies or repairs to steel buildings and siding.
• Field-designs and constructs permanent and temporary supports, forms, covers, boxes and protective structures using plywood, 2x4’s or similar wood framing and bracing materials.
• Independently quantifies, repairs, patches, installs and finishes drywall (sheetrock) wall and ceiling systems.
• Assesses, quantifies, repairs, installs, finishes and paints drywall products or surfaces.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Roofing

Concrete work

Blueprints

Reading sketches

Education

High school diploma

Trade school completion

Tools

Welding

Power tools

Metalworking

Job description

Working Title- Hatchery Facilities Maintenance Carpenter

Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 2

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program – Lacey Construction Shop

Duty Station- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

As part of the Hatchery Preventative Maintenance Team, you will address the ongoing maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency needs of state agency-owned facilities and lands.

In this dynamic role, utilize your expertise across multiple construction fields to ensure the safety and functionality of essential structures such as hatchery buildings, water systems, bird predation prevention systems, and on-site residences.

Your contributions will support hatchery operations that are critical for the production, health and loss prevention of hatchery fish.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:

• Independently constructs and performs minor and major repairs to buildings, sheds, handrails, porches, decks and various other structures from specification, plans, sketches, or instructions.
• Independently repairs, modifies, and installs metal, asphalt, shake, shingle and torch-down roof systems on residential and commercial buildings.
• Installs and replaces doors and windows.
• Independently builds forms for footings, basic walls, steps, slabs, curbs, and concrete flatwork.
• Independently installs concrete reinforcing (re-bar) in concrete forms.
• Independently forms, pours, finishes, and repairs concrete.
• Makes minor modification or repair to steel buildings and siding.
• Field-designs and constructs permanent and temporary supports, forms, covers, boxes and protective structures using plywood, 2x4’s or similar wood framing and bracing materials.
• Independently quantifies, repairs, patches, installs and finishes drywall (sheetrock) wall and ceiling systems.
• Assesses, quantifies, repairs, installs, finishes and paints drywall products or surfaces.

Commercial and Residential Plumbing:

• Repairs or replaces pressured water supply lines and gravity drainpipes. Installs and modifies existing water intake, distribution and drainage systems and pipes.
• Independently repairing and replacing residential and commercial plumbing, valves, pipes, and fittings using copper, plastic, galvanized steel and other misc. types.
• Sweats copper pipe in repairing or installing new or existing plumbing.
• Independently installs and replaces commercial and residential water fixtures such as sinks, toilets, dishwashers, hot water tanks, laundry machines and related plumbing.
• Operates equipment and electronic utility locators to aid in the location of underground water lines and septic systems.
• Performs repairs, modifications, and replaces damaged drain lines on and to existing domestic and commercial septic systems.
• Independently installs, modifies, and repairs existing and installs new domestic water filtration, delivery, and distributions systems.

Construction Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

• Picks up, transports, and delivers building materials using up to 550 series truck and trailer combinations.
• Ensures all safety alarms, guards, and protective devices affixed to equipment are operating correctly before putting trucks and equipment into service.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas and on occasion in a carpentry fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project sites. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule:

Typical, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Travel requirements:

Travel required 60-80% depending on season.

Customer Interactions:

Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers, vendors and general public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

High school diploma or equivalency.

And

Four (4) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, residential/commercial building construction, commercial framing, or building repair work.

Option 2:

High school diploma or equivalency.

And

Successful completion of a recognized trade school program.

And

One (1) year of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, residential/commercial building construction, commercial framing, or repair work/

License: Valid driver’s license.

For ALL options above, the selected applicant will demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• General knowledge of residential and/or commercial plumbing installation and repair.
• General knowledge of residential and/or commercial roofing installation and repair.
• General knowledge of residential and/or commercial concrete construction work.
• Knowledge of skilled carpentry, building maintenance, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in construction maintenance.
• Working knowledge of procedures, methods, and materials used in the assigned department.
• Knowledge and proficiency in installing, repairing, and finishing drywall wall and ceiling systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General steel fabrication and welding experience.
• General steel structure erection experience.
• Tile and masonry construction and repair experience.

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 - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife 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 & Wildlife Professionals.

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