Seasonal Fish Hatchery Tech: CDL Path & Outdoor Work

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Paris (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Fish Culturist 1 at Reynoldsdale Fish Hatchery in New Paris, PA. This seasonal, full-time role involves hands-on training in hatchery operations and fish handling, with opportunities to move into a full-time position after a training period.

Responsibilities include netting, sorting, weighing fish, maintaining incubators, operating stocking vehicles, monitoring water quality, and general facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.

Responsibilities

• Learn methods for netting, sorting, grading, and weighing fish.
• Help set up incubators and maintain rearing systems.
• Assist operating stocking vehicles and life support systems.
• Check ponds, raceways, and holding tanks for disease or stress signs.
• Perform general upkeep such as carpentry, plumbing, cleaning, and grounds care.
• Prepare fish and assist with stocking in public waters.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Fish Culturist 1 at Reynoldsdale Fish Hatchery in New Paris, PA. This seasonal, full-time role involves hands-on training in hatchery operations and fish handling, with opportunities to move into a full-time position after a training period.

Responsibilities include netting, sorting, weighing fish, maintaining incubators, operating stocking vehicles, monitoring water quality, and general facility upkeep.