Emerging Aquaculture Technician: Hands-On Farm Training

Riverence Farms LLC; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401K match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Riverence Farms LLC is seeking an Aquaculture Technician in Training to join our team. This role focuses on fish husbandry, daily farm duties such as feeding, mortality removal, and screen cleaning, with opportunities to learn across our 14 farms and processing workflow.

Work is outdoors in varying weather; full-time hours typically five days a week, with weekend work as needed. Local travel is required, and safety training is mandatory to maintain high biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Qualifications

• The ability to speak, read, understand and follow directions is required.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation to the work site are required.
• Aquaculture experience or related education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily farm duties: feeding, mortality removal, screen scrubbing.
• Maintain basic pond hygiene and equipment in good working order.
• Monitor fish behavior and report abnormalities to supervisor.
• Assist with fish transfers and routine maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Participate in safety training and biosecurity procedures on the farm.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety

Continual Improvement

Education

High school Education or GED

Aquaculture degree preferred

Job description

Riverence Farms LLC is seeking an Aquaculture Technician in Training to join our team. This role focuses on fish husbandry, daily farm duties such as feeding, mortality removal, and screen cleaning, with opportunities to learn across our 14 farms and processing workflow.

Work is outdoors in varying weather; full-time hours typically five days a week, with weekend work as needed. Local travel is required, and safety training is mandatory to maintain high biosecurity and animal welfare standards.