Water Access Area Technician — Hands-On Field Maintainer

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Lacey, WA seeks a Water Access Area Technician. The role supports safe, accessible recreational spaces by performing outdoor maintenance, vegetation management, and facility upkeep across WDFW lands and waters.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, operating equipment, and ensuring safety along access areas and wildlife areas. Qualifications include 2 years related habitat or natural resource work, or an associate degree in a related field,

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in habitat management, land management, agriculture, or natural resource operations.
• An Associate’s degree (or higher) in natural resource management, forestry, wildlife management, agriculture, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience as a Natural Resource Technician 2.
• At least six (6) months of experience operating equipment such as vehicles, ATVs or trailers.
• At least six (6) months of experience with hand and power tools in outdoor, construction, or habitat work settings.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift Operation Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Chainsaw Operation within 1 year of hire.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED Training Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Washington State Public Operator Pesticide license within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remove garbage and debris from restroom facility.
• Clean and brush out cobwebs and insects from structures including windows and windowsills.
• Clean and sanitize toilets/urinals, handrails, door handles/locks.
• Restock restroom with toilet paper.
• Inspect door locks, door handles and window. Report to supervisor if broken or not working properly.
• Remove or cover graffiti inside and/or outside of structures.
• Wash off moss or mildew from restroom facility.
• Walk Access Sites and Wildlife Areas to pick-up litter, trash debris, and illegally dumped materials.
• Independently perform vegetation management on WDFW owned and operated lands.
• Brush, weed eat, and trim of overgrowth and vegetation.
• Raking and blowing leaves.
• Hand pulling or spraying weeds and vegetation.
• Mix, spray, broadcast, and store chemicals. Keeping records of chemical use and inventory.
• Remove fallen trees or debris from roads, boat ramps, and parking areas.
• Operate trucks, ATV’s, leaf blowers, weed eaters, hydraulic dump trailers, tractors, chippers, chain saws, pumps, brush cutters, rotary mowers, pressure washers, power tools and other specialized equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Conduct safety and maintenance activities:
• Report potential hazardous debris or spills to supervisor.
• Clean, repair or establish walkways, paths and trails for pedestrian safe accessibility.
• Repair docks, railings, and facilities.
• Clean, repair, replace and post signs.
• Repair potholes and conduct grading activities in parking lots and roadways.
• Inspect and repair fences and gates.
• Paint and other exterior maintenance of buildings.

Skills

Habitat management

Land management

Outdoor maintenance

Operating equipment

Hand and power tools

Education

Associate’s degree in natural resource management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource field (related)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in Lacey, WA seeks a Water Access Area Technician. The role supports safe, accessible recreational spaces by performing outdoor maintenance, vegetation management, and facility upkeep across WDFW lands and waters.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, operating equipment, and ensuring safety along access areas and wildlife areas. Qualifications include 2 years related habitat or natural resource work, or an associate degree in a related field,