Salmon Hatchery Technician — Hands-On Conservation

State of Washington; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery in Salkum, WA. The role involves feeding juvenile salmon, inspecting and moving fish through incubation and raceways, and assisting with spawning operations.

Work is outside in all weather with physical tasks, including lifting up to 44 pounds. Schedule is full-time with possible evenings/weekends; location is the hatchery grounds in Lewis County.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Preferred: professional or volunteer hatchery experience.

Responsibilities

• Weigh and distribute feed to juvenile salmonids.
• Move eggs in incubation room and transfer fry to raceways.
• Collect mortality and record data.
• Assist with weight samples, CVs, mass marking, and stocking of juveniles.
• Clean juvenile raceways and troughs with vacuum systems.
• Pressure wash ponds and clean water intakes and egg trays.
• Assist with adult spawning and disposition of spawned carcasses.
• Support Mayfield Net Pen projects, including feeding and cleaning nets.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Weed eater

Pressure washer

Forklift

Computer

CWT equipment

Job description

State of Washington is seeking a Fish Hatchery Technician at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery in Salkum, WA. The role involves feeding juvenile salmon, inspecting and moving fish through incubation and raceways, and assisting with spawning operations.

Work is outside in all weather with physical tasks, including lifting up to 44 pounds. Schedule is full-time with possible evenings/weekends; location is the hatchery grounds in Lewis County.