Fish Technician IV

American Fisheries Society (UK); Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

401K retirement matching

Job summary

Valdez Fisheries Development Association in Valdez, Alaska, is seeking two Fish Technician IVs to join the Solomon Gulch Hatchery. Work a 12-hour shift, week on / week off, with a day/night rotation.

During the day you’ll assist the hatchery team with daily operations, while at night you’ll have sole responsibility for the care and security of the fish and facilities. This is an agricultural exempt, hourly position with benefits including health, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Post high school fisheries coursework preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work physically demanding shifts.

Responsibilities

• Day shift: assist hatchery team with daily operations.
• Night shift: sole responsibility for care and security of fish and facilities.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hearing alarms

Lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to safety

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fisheries coursework preferred

Job description

Always wanted to work at a non-remote fish hatchery as a Fish Culturist, but do not have all of the qualifications, experience or educational requirements? If so, VFDA would still encourage you to apply to be a Fish Technician IV. This job is perfect for those individuals with the drive and desire to become a Fish Culturist but need a bit more training. The successful candidate will receive on the job hatchery experience and VFDA encourages continued learning and a pathway to career development.

VFDA is looking to hire two additional talented individuals to work a week on / week off, 12-hour shifts with a flexible day and night rotation at the Solomon Gulch Hatchery in Valdez, Alaska.

As a critical member of our hatchery team, during the day shift this position will work with the hatchery team to accomplish the day-to-day operational requirements of the hatchery. During the night shift, the FT IV has the sole responsibility for the primary care and security of the association's fish and hatchery facilities.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to use independent and sound judgement, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is motivated in producing a high quality of work in a timely fashion.

This is an agricultural exempt, hourly position.

Benefits package includes:

• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• health savings account
• 401K retirement package with matching company contributions

Minimum Qualifications/Skills: High school graduate or GED. Prefer completion of post high school courses in fisheries or a related field. Demonstrable knowledge in Pacific Salmonid culture is preferred. This position is physically strenuous; must have ability to tolerate long periods of walking or standing; lift equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, push and pull heavy objects independently and in conjunction with others; bend and stoop frequently; use hands and arms to manipulate small objects with accuracy. Employee must be able to hear alarms and other auditory warnings, and observe changes in fish conditions.

VFDA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.