Maintenance Mechanic

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with US Fish and Wildlife Service.

What you will do

• Perform non-supervisory electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and heating and refrigeration maintenance and repair work on grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities of the hatchery.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and maintenance projects and report progress to the hatchery manager.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, chillers and components used to control water temperature to meet fish production optimum temperature ranges.
• Operate gas or electric powered pressurized water cleaning equipment to clean and maintain fish rearing and holding units.
• Operate and maintain equipment used to complete daily operations such as water valves, powered and unpowered hand tools.
• Perform repairs on major components and assemblies such as engines, transmissions, and differentials on motor vehicles, generators, and other equipment.
• Operate backhoe, front-end loaders or other heavy equipment to repair or install lines.
• Operate farm-type equipment such as tractors, snowplows, light trucks, passenger-type vehicles, and distribution trucks.
• Serve as a member of the Safety Team or Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) and assist with implementation and compliance of the safety and health program.
• Perform fish cultural duties including cleaning of holding units, feeding fish, sampling and inventorying fish, weighing fish for shipment, spawning salmon, picking dead eggs, and treating for disease.

What you need

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for the duration of the appointment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials and technical practices.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.

About the role

This is a full-time position. The salary is $32.8–$38.27 Per Hour.