Fish Hatchery Technician II: Care, Breeding & Field Ops

Yakama Nation Legends Casino; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) is seeking a Fish Culturist II to support hatchery operations under the Hatchery Manager. You will handle eggs, fry, feeding, and disease checks while assisting in maintaining facilities and propagation records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of hatchery experience, with a valid Washington driver’s license and drug test clearance. Preference applies to enrolled Yakama Nation applicants; the wage is hourly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various species and handling of fish and disease prevention.
• Ability to operate and maintain hatchery machinery and equipment; follow written and oral instructions; keep simple records.

Responsibilities

• Remove eggs, weigh and sort eggs, incubate and transfer fry to ponds.
• Feed fish, monitor growth and health, and transport to acclimation sites.
• Detect diseases, collect samples, and administer prescribed treatments as needed.
• Select brood stock and manage pond records including losses and feed/diet data.
• Maintain facilities, repair equipment, and ensure compliance with rules.

Skills

Hatchery operations

Record keeping

Teamwork

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) is seeking a Fish Culturist II to support hatchery operations under the Hatchery Manager. You will handle eggs, fry, feeding, and disease checks while assisting in maintaining facilities and propagation records.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of hatchery experience, with a valid Washington driver’s license and drug test clearance. Preference applies to enrolled Yakama Nation applicants; the wage is hourly.