Fish Hatchery Technician - Mossyrock Hatchery - Non-Permanent - 2026-09172
About The Position
The Fish Hatchery Technician supports production goals at the Mossyrock Hatchery in Mossyrock, Washington. This full-time, non-permanent appointment is anticipated to last six months, from December 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with a possible extension based on business needs. The position is part of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Program, Hatcheries Division. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and includes strenuous, repetitive lifting or moving of feed bags and equipment weighing at least 44 pounds. Duties may involve working in or near water. The technician uses a respirator and other personal protective equipment when handling facility chemicals. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday–Friday scheduling. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed, and schedules may vary with business needs, season, or weather. The role requires driving agency vehicles around hatchery grounds and to other hatchery locations. The technician interacts with members of the public and answers visitor or outside-entity questions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hatchery setting.
- Experience with basic fish culture techniques and rearing procedures.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Knowledge of water dynamics, including flows, flow patterns, availability, and temperature.
- Experience calibrating specialized instruments such as scales and dissolved oxygen meters.
- Basic math skills, including calculations, quantities, and proportions.
- Experience safely using and maintaining tools and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Clean rearing vessels and incubators using a pond vacuum, pressure washer, fire hose, and brushes.
- Distribute fish feed from bags into buckets and feed fish.
- Remove morbid fish and eggs from healthy populations using dip nets, suction hose, and/or egg pickers.
- Clean intakes, pond screens, hatchery buildings, and vehicles.
- Perform grounds maintenance and minor repairs or servicing on hatchery equipment.
- Weigh and count salmonid eggs or juvenile fish to determine size.
- Drive agency vehicles around hatchery grounds and to other hatchery locations for business needs.
- Interact with members of the public and answer questions from visitors or outside entities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
