Conservation Hatchery Technician — Fish Production

State of Washington; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington in Mossyrock, WA is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician to support production goals at Mossyrock Hatchery. The role offers full-time hours, outdoor work in all weather, and hands-on experience in hatchery operations, fish handling, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work varied shifts with potential evenings or weekends. Join a team focused on fish conservation and public service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in a hatchery setting.
• Experience with basic fish culture techniques and rearing procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of water dynamics (flows, flow patterns, availability, temperature).
• Experience calibrating specialized instruments (scales, dissolved oxygen meters).
• Basic math skills, including basic calculations, quantities, and proportions.
• Experience safely using and maintaining tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean rearing vessels and incubators using pond vacuum, pressure washer, fire hose, and various brushes.
• Distribute feed from bags into buckets to feed fish.
• Use dip nets, suction hose, and/or egg pickers to remove morbid fish and eggs from a healthy population.
• Clean intakes, pond screens, hatchery buildings, and vehicles.
• Perform grounds maintenance and minor repairs/services on hatchery equipment.
• Weigh and count salmonid eggs or juvenile fish to determine size.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

State of Washington in Mossyrock, WA is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician to support production goals at Mossyrock Hatchery. The role offers full-time hours, outdoor work in all weather, and hands-on experience in hatchery operations, fish handling, and equipment maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work varied shifts with potential evenings or weekends. Join a team focused on fish conservation and public service.