Trail Hatchery Technician: Shape Oregon’s Fish & Habitat

State of Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Career advancement

Job summary

State of Oregon, Department of Fish and Wildlife, seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician (Hatchery Technician) at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery in Trail, Oregon. This full-time, seasonal position runs December 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with housing onsite if available.

You will perform fish culture duties, incubate eggs, handle brood stock, and maintain water systems and equipment, reporting to the Hatchery team and coordinating with the public.

Qualifications

• Experience in fish culture and hatchery operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain hatchery equipment.
• Experience with water systems maintenance.
• Welding, carpentry, or plumbing skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform fish culture duties to meet production goals and maintain equipment, grounds, and buildings.
• Handle brood stock, eggs, and incubations; monitor water systems.
• Keep records and communicate with the public.

Skills

Fish culture

Eggs and fry

Adult fish handling

Equipment operation

Water systems maintenance

Welding

Carpentry

Plumbing

Education

Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology or related

Tools

Electronic/mechanical equipment

Job description

State of Oregon, Department of Fish and Wildlife, seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician (Hatchery Technician) at Cole M. Rivers Hatchery in Trail, Oregon. This full-time, seasonal position runs December 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with housing onsite if available.

You will perform fish culture duties, incubate eggs, handle brood stock, and maintain water systems and equipment, reporting to the Hatchery team and coordinating with the public.