Pump Specialist - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - 2 Positions - Permanent - 2026-08821

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) seeks two Pump Specialists in Lacey, WA handling journey-level work on hatchery pumps and related water systems. You will modify, install, and service vertical turbines, submersibles, and centrifugal pumps across multiple hatcheries.

The role requires extensive pump and motor expertise, blueprints interpretation, and safety procedures. Expect 60–80% travel, variable hours, and a strong commitment to sustaining fishing opportunities statewide.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of journey-level work experience with pumps or rotating equipment with two (2) years in maintenance, construction or repair.
• Ability to perform basic machining for parts modification.
• Skillful working knowledge of pumps, motors, domestic wells, electricity, controls, piping, riggings and well rehabilitation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions and order parts, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and maintain fish hatchery pumps up to 100 HP and related components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical pumping problems and develop maintenance procedures.
• Break down pumps to component level and manage parts purchases.
• Apply lockout/tagout safety procedures during work on pump motors.
• Identify long-term pump needs and improvements.
• Develop cost estimates and budgets for new installations, repairs, or replacements.
• Track expenditures and prepare Excel reports; document monthly transactions.
• Monitor and schedule pump crew work orders and budgets.
• Develop pump specifications for bids and manage inventory across facilities.

Skills

Journeyman pump experience

Machining basics

Blueprint reading

Safety and LOTO procedures

Driver's license

Verbal/written communication

Lockout/Tagout training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Boom Truck Certification

Class A CDL

Job description

Working Title- Pump Specialist

Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 3

Number of Vacancies- Two (2) Positions

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) - Lacey Construction Shop

Duty Station- Lacey, Washington - Thurston County

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

Photo Caption - Water pump - Photo Credit: WDFW

In these dynamic roles, these positions will modify, install, and remove vertical turbines, submersibles, centrifugal pumps, and related rotating equipment at our hatchery facilities.

You are excited to perform journey-level work, specializing in complex hatchery production pumps and motors, filtration systems and water systems.

We are seeking candidates to be our next senior-level pump specialists, supporting the sustainability of recreational and commercial fishing opportunities at over 80 hatcheries across the state.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within these roles, these positions:

Pump Repair and Replacement.

• Assessment, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and replacement of fish hatchery production pumps up to 100 horsepower, as well as performs these tasks on domestic submersible, end suction, centrifugal pumps, valves, manifolds, and flow meters.
• Troubleshoots and develops solutions to mechanical pumping problems; and develops methods for maintenance and/or repair tasks to be followed by others.
• Break down pumps to component level, assess wear, purchase parts or machine parts on lathe and milling machines.
• Applies lockout/tagout occupational safety procedures when disconnecting power supplies to remove and install pump motors.
• Identifies and make recommendations for long-term pump needs and improvements.

Budget and Administrative Duties.

• Develops cost estimates and budgets for new installations, repairs, or replacements.
• Tracks detailed monthly expenditures including travel, vehicle mileage, purchases, and hours by composing Excel based reports for submission.
• Composes monthly credit card transaction records.
• Monitor incoming work orders pertaining to pump related needs to determine and implement the pump crew work schedule and budget.

Pump Purchasing.

• Analyzes prints, records, and engineering notes to develop pump technical specifications to include the curve, measurements and materials to be advertised for acceptable bids.
• Purchases replacement parts for pump repair including shaft, bearings, impellers, column, lube lines, valves (both check and discharge), bolts, gaskets, and coatings.
• Composes and maintains active inventory of pumps at each facility, whether for production or domestic water use.

Miscellaneous.

• Keeps a daily log of tasks.
• Assist with electrical support tasks, such as pulling electrical wire, installing pump starters and controllers, transfer switches, generators and transformers.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and working and driving 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. Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice while on mountain passes, highways, and roads (both paved and unpaved). This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments. Some tasks will involve working on a computer.

Schedule:

Typically, this position works 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. Schedules may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions. This may include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.

Travel requirements:

Travel required 60-80% depending on season.

Customer Interactions:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of journey-level work experience with pumps or rotating equipment with two (2) years’ experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work (experience may be earned concurrently).
• Ability to perform basic machining for the purpose of parts modification.
• Skillful working knowledge of various pumps, motors of all different horsepower, domestic wells, electricity, controls, piping, riggings and well rehabilitation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and verbal instruction and order parts, materials, and equipment.

License: Valid driver's license accepted in the state of Washington and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Meet production standards, deadlines, and schedules, balancing each appropriately to produce high-quality work and inform supervisor or other of problems, identifying issues and alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of rules of safe operation of equipment; state motor vehicle laws; materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment; rules governing operation of state vehicles; methods, tools, and materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment in safe and skillful manner.
• Ability to follow State and Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Valid Boom Truck Certification.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with current Medical Examiner's Certification is highly desired.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training, for systems with up to 480v 3 phase power.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for.

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 - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at [e-mail].
• Veterans only - Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 - Biologist 1 - Veteran).
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

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