Senior Pump Specialist — Hatchery Maintenance Lead

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

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.