Pump Mechanic – Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Pump Mechanic – Maintenance Mechanic 3

As a senior-level pump specialist, you will contribute to sustaining recreational and commercial fishing opportunities at over 80 hatcheries statewide by maintaining the water supply systems essential to hatchery operations.

In this role, you will perform journey-level work on complex hatchery production pumps and motors, filtration systems, and water supply systems, while also applying skills in electrical and machinist trades.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Pump Mechanic will,

Pump Repair and Replacement

• Assess, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace fish hatchery production pumps up to 100 horsepower and on domestic submersible, end suction, centrifugal pumps, valves, manifolds, and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to mechanical pumping problems and develop 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.
• Apply lockout/tagout occupational safety procedures when disconnecting power supplies to remove and install pump motors.
• Identify and make recommendations for long-term pump needs and improvements.

Budget and Administrative Duties

• Develop cost estimates and budgets for new installations, repairs, or replacements.
• Track detailed monthly expenditures including travel, vehicle mileage, purchases, and hours by composing Excel based reports for submission.

Pump Purchasing

• Analyze prints, records, and engineering notes to develop pump technical specifications to include the curve, measurements and materials to be advertised for acceptable bids.
• Purchase replacement parts for pump repair including shaft, bearings, impellers, column, lube lines, valves (both check and discharge), bolts, gaskets, and coatings.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at construction sites across hatchery and wildlife areas, and occasionally in a fabrication shop. Some work is performed in an office setting.
• Work on rough or uneven terrain such as riverbanks and slippery slopes, in confined or hard-to-reach spaces, and in all weather conditions.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials at project sites.
• Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather (snow, ice, heavy rain) on mountain passes, highways, and paved and unpaved roads.
• This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule

Typically, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary based on business needs, time of year, and/or weather conditions including the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required 60–80% of the time, depending on the season.

Tools and Equipment

Regular use of electrical test equipment (volt‑ohm meters, meggers, phase rotation meters, ammeters), pipe benders and threaders, saws (Sawzall, band saw), drill motors, impact drivers, roto hammers, hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammers, hacksaws), knockout punches and operation of platform lifts, scissor and telescopic lifts and mini‑excavators.

Customer Interactions

Frequent interaction with federal, local, inter‑agency, intra‑agency customers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Four (4) years of journey‑level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair.

Including

At least two (2) years of experience specifically working with pumps and rotating equipment.

This experience must include working with all the following:

• Motors of various horsepower
• Domestic wells
• Electrical system
• Controls
• Piping
• Rigging
• Well rehabilitation tools
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches
• Ordering parts, materials, and equipment

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Certification

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with current Medical Examiner’s Certification.

Two years or more of professional experience in/with

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Operating, servicing, and maintaining heavy equipment
• Operating state vehicles
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training, for systems with up to 480v 3 phase power.

Your application must include the following

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

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