Aquaculture Technician: Hatchery & Water Quality

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Hatchery Operations Assistant to support Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center's daily fish production, water quality monitoring, and facility maintenance.

You will follow protocols for feeding, inspect culture systems, record data on digital forms, and assist with grounds and equipment upkeep, working outdoors in all weather. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and two years of related experience, or an associate degree.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree with related wildlife/fisheries experience.
• Experience in wildlife, fisheries or agricultural work preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors daily in all weather conditions and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Feed fish daily per protocol and observe behavior.
• Disinfect and inspect culture systems, supplies and work areas.
• Measure water quality parameters daily.
• Record data on digital forms and report issues.
• Assist with grounds and equipment maintenance.
• Keep work areas clean and support assigned duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Reliability

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in technical sciences

Tools

Digital data entry

Hand tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Hatchery Operations Assistant to support Cohen Campbell Fisheries Center's daily fish production, water quality monitoring, and facility maintenance.

You will follow protocols for feeding, inspect culture systems, record data on digital forms, and assist with grounds and equipment upkeep, working outdoors in all weather. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and two years of related experience, or an associate degree.