Electrical and Construction Maintenance Lead - Electrician Lead - Permanent

Salary : $5,501.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly

Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Job Number : 2025-00478

Department : Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Working Title- Electrical and Construction Maintenance Lead

Classification- Electrician Lead

Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program - Lacey Construction Shop

Duty Station- Lacey, Washington - Thurston County

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Photo Caption - Mt Rainier from Alder Lake - Photo Credit : James Sovay

Be a central figure in providing direct support to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor by directing a team of construction professionals in the installation, diagnosis, and repair of industrial and residential electrical components and equipment.

In this dynamic role, you install, modify, maintain, and repair interior and exterior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzers, and bell circuits; install, modify, maintain, adjust, and repair electric motors and associated equipment, instruments, controllers, and generators.

With your experience, you will perform journey level work installing, maintaining, and repairing low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.

We are seeking a candidate to inspect electric systems and equipment to identify failures or loss of efficiency, including detecting and correcting faulty or worn parts.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will :

Electrical Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.

• Independently functions as a fully qualified electrician and leads other electrical professionals in the installation, maintenance, and repair work on low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.
• Leads the installation, modification, maintenance, and repairs of interior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzer and bell circuits and hearing and power circuits.
• Leads the installation, adjustment, maintenance, modification, and repairs of electric motors, equipment, and instruments such as pumps (up to 300 hp), fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.
• Leads the inspection of electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn parts. Checking wires, poles and transformers and keep lines cleared of tree limbs and brush.
• Perform electrical testing including voltage, amperage, and meg-ohm for assessing electrical efficiency and motor degradation.

Project Leadership.

Working Conditions :

Work setting : Duties are performed at construction sites, at hatchery and wildlife areas, and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site. Some tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.

Schedule : Typically, 6 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Thursday. Work overtime as needed / requested. This will include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.

Travel requirements : Travel to work sites and hatcheries required 60-80% of the time, depending on season.

Customer Interactions : interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Qualifications :

Two (2) years as a Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist, or three (3) years as a General Repairer, or four (4) years of journey-level experience in two (2) or more of the construction or building trades.

Two (2) years of electrical trade experience, while holding a valid EL01 license, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems, generators, and industrial motor and control circuits.

Two (2) years of experience with VFDs, PLCs, and Soft Starts.

Possession of Journey Level Electrical Certificate of Competency (EL01) issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

License : Valid driver's license recognized in Washington State and acceptable driving record.

Knowledge of :

Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of electrical trade.

Electrical codes.

Safety precautions.

Connecting and troubleshooting motor controls of all types, including electro-magnetic starters, soft starts, and variable frequency drives.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to :

Work from blueprints, plans, sketches, schematics, and varying diagrams.

Estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair simple limited energy systems such as alarms, communications, and sensor loops.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following :

Your application should include the following :

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

In addition to and other , there are other that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

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 :

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 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 :

Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

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 360-902-2278 or email , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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Salary : $5,501 - $6,384