Maintenance Technician – Fleet & Facilities

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in California's Alturas area seeks a maintenance technician to perform general and preventative maintenance, including electrical, welding, plumbing, and HVAC tasks.

The role involves servicing vehicles and heavy equipment, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs to ensure operational readiness. The incumbent will operate tractors, backhoes, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, and other equipment, with occasional pesticide application and travel

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general and preventative maintenance (electrical, welding, plumbing, HVAC).
• Operate and maintain vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery; diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Maintain records of maintenance actions and log projects in computer systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles, including tractors, backhoes, loaders, and forklifts.
• Apply pesticides using tractor-mounted equipment and off-road vehicles.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle maintenance

Tools and equipment use

Blueprint reading

Motor vehicle operation

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in California's Alturas area seeks a maintenance technician to perform general and preventative maintenance, including electrical, welding, plumbing, and HVAC tasks.

The role involves servicing vehicles and heavy equipment, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs to ensure operational readiness. The incumbent will operate tractors, backhoes, loaders, excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, and other equipment, with occasional pesticide application and travel