Fish Hatchery Technician - Priest Rapids Hatchery - Non-Permanent - Two Openings - 2026-06818
State of Washington•Grant County – Other, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Assist with basic technical, scientific, and maintenance duties at the Priest Rapids Hatchery as we rear juvenile salmon, maintain raceways, and handle adult fish during spawning season. Be a part of fish conservation efforts in Washington state while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months of experience working at a fish hatchery.
Responsibilities
- Feed fish according to the pond populations and weight samples, adjusting the size and amount as directed.
- Assist in identifying, sorting, and sampling species for spawning and adult distribution.
- Clean ponds and raceways, troughs, and incubator systems to maintain fish health.
- Identify marked adults and collect tags/marks for biological sampling.
- Assist in inventorying and grading fish populations, marking trailer inventories, weight samples, and plants.
- Pick egg loss by hand or using equipment and incubate eggs for facility programs or shipments.
- Fertilize eggs according to pre-determined ratios using established spawning protocols and Hatchery and Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) requirements.
- Monitor rearing units for signs of predation and ensure rearing areas are secure.
- Assist in scanning fish for various tags using coded wire tag (CWT) wands, passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag detectors, and other tag equipment.
- Maintain proper water flow and rearing environments.
- Actively identify safety hazards and take action or recommend remedies.
- Perform maintenance duties in and around the hatchery and residences to preserve a clean and safe working environment.
- Record data daily, to include mortalities in rearing units and water temperatures.
- Report changes in fish behavior and rearing environments to supervisors.
- Interact with members of the public including responding to questions from visitors to the facility and conducting organized tours.
Benefits
- Other special employee programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
