A Fish Hatchery Technician monitors water levels, temperature and bacteria in areas where fish are held, and fed. May work at aquaculture facilities used to raise shellfish.
Fish Culturist 1
Coudersport, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22722406
Summary
Coudersport, PA
In-Person
$18.83 - $27.69 per Hour
6 Months Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Temporary/Seasonal
Description
THE POSITION
Do you enjoy hands-on work and supporting natural resources? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as a Fish Culturist 1. At the Oswayo State Fish Hatchery, you will help support the propagation and care of fish that benefit anglers statewide. This role offers valuable training in fish culture practices that protect and strengthen Pennsylvania fisheries. Take advantage of this opportunity to build experience in fish care and resource management!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fish Culturist 1, you will be responsible for supporting hatchery operations by assisting with the propagation, care, and stocking of fish. This role provides training in fish culture practices that help maintain strong and healthy fish populations. This include learning how to collect and select brood stock while handling the fish in a manner that minimizes stress, injury, and mortality. In this role, you will perform the following duties:
Fish Culture Training:
Learn fish behavior, habitat needs, species identification, and complete technical computations and records
Spawning Support:
Assist in brood stock collection, egg handling, and record keeping while following approved methods
Egg Care Tasks:
Assemble equipment, monitor water quality, apply treatments, and track hatch results
Fish Care Activities:
Clean units, monitor fish health, dispense feed, maintain tanks and raceways, and identify signs of stress or disease
Stocking Assistance:
Operate fish stocking vehicles, load and transport fish, maintain related equipment, and keep accurate records
Maintenance Duties:
Support repairs and upkeep of buildings, equipment, grounds, and power tools used in hatchery work Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional weekends, holidays, standby, and overtime hours may be required.
Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Employee entering this classification must obtain a Commercial Driver's License that permits the operation of vehicles of 26,000 lbs. or more prior to completing their probationary period.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
Driver's License:
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