Electrician - Lacey Construction Shop - Permanent - 2025-07492

Title

Electrician

Job Status

Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program

Capital and Asset Management Program – Lacey Construction Shop

Duty Station

Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW

We're looking for a Journey-Level Electrician to install, maintain, and repair the electrical systems that power hatcheries, offices, and field sites across the state. From troubleshooting motors and control systems to wiring essential facilities, your expertise keeps our operations safe and efficient.

If you take pride in skilled electrical work that supports conservation and public service, this is your chance to make a tangible impact for Washington's environment and communities.

What to Expect

• Independently functions as a fully qualified electrician to perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.
• Install, modify, maintain, and repair 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.
• Install, adjust, maintain, modify, and repair electric motors, equipment, and instruments such as pumps (up to 300 hp), fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.
• Inspect electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn parts.
• Perform electrical testing including voltage, amperage, and meg-ohm for assessing electrical efficiency and motor degradation.
• Schedule and coordinate dates for arrival or supplies and equipment.

Working Conditions

Work setting, including hazards : This position's duties are performed at construction sites, hatchery and wildlife areas, and in a fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and working and driving in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule

This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm, and includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Schedules may vary based on business needs, time of year, and / or weather conditions.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel 60-80% to and from work sites, including overnight travel, depending on season.

Tools and Equipment

Electrical test equipment including Volt-ohm meter, megger, phase rotation meter, and ammeter. Pipe benders and threaders, Sawzall, and band saw, drill motors, impact drives, roto hammers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammer, hacksaw, knockout punch, and runs platform, scissor and telescopic lifts and mini excavators.

Customer Interaction

Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Licenses

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Your application should include the following

Supplemental information

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits 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 : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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 RCW 73.16.010 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 Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions

If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.

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