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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Electrician Lead - Lacey Construction Shop

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509

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Position Overview Title:

Electrician Lead

Location:

Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

In this role, you'll lead a crew of construction professionals while performing journey-level electrical work such as installing, maintaining, and repairing systems up to 600 volts. You will work on wiring, breaker panels, motors, generators, and control systems across WDFW statewide facilities.

Responsibilities

Independently function 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 of supplies and equipment.

Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor.

Oversee the execution of the work, ensuring crews meet job specifications and agency standards for quality, production, and safety.

Continuously inspect completed work to ensure it meets code and specifications, initiating timely problem resolution.

Working Conditions

Work setting includes construction sites at hatcheries, wildlife areas, and a fabrication shop. Hazards include rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, confined spaces, and operating in all weather conditions (extreme heat, rain, snow).

Tasks may involve lifting up to 50 pounds repetitively when loading/unloading trucks or moving materials.

Operating motor vehicles in hazardous weather such as snow and ice on mountain passes, highways, both paved and unpaved.

Position may involve working in or near water.

Schedule & Travel

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Standard schedule Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm; may require occasional evening or weekend work.

Travel up to 60–80% depending on season.

Qualifications Required experience and certifications are not listed in the posted information; candidates should possess proven electrical trade skills and ability to lead a crew.

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