Outdoor Fish & Wildlife Technician – Hatchery & Field Ops

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives program

Training and career development

Deferred compensation (401K)

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Technician I for the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Frankfort. The role includes outdoor work, stocking fish, and monitoring fish health as part of a statewide program to support fish and wildlife resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a CDL within 6 months, and the ability to perform a variety of field and maintenance tasks with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in fisheries or wildlife management may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• CDL within 6 months of employment, Air Brake and Tanker endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate fish transportation trucks and assist stocking at statewide locations.
• Assist with maintenance of hatchery ponds, buildings, and grounds.
• Support fish culture activities including DO readings, aeration, seining, and feeding.

Skills

CDL within 6 months

Air Brake Endorsement

Tanker Endorsement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Technician I for the Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Frankfort. The role includes outdoor work, stocking fish, and monitoring fish health as part of a statewide program to support fish and wildlife resources.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a CDL within 6 months, and the ability to perform a variety of field and maintenance tasks with occasional overtime.