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Requisition Number 15-0111
Post Date 10/9/2017
Title Aquaculture Technician
Work Location/Vessel Cooke Aquaculture - Pacific
City Bainbridge Island
State WA
Description

This full-time position is a great opportunity and an excellent way to get your foot in the door with Icicle Seafoods and the fishing industry. This position entails performing daily maintenance on the farm facilities and the fish themselves, including feeding and monitoring the overall health of the fish. Work is performed primarily on floating fish pens which are located outdoors in the waters in Bainbridge Island, WA.  This is a full-time non-exempt position that will report to the site manager. Employees must bring a sack lunch and water as food will not be provided during work shift.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Responsible for maintenance of site equipment and facilities, including float scraping and fish net washing
  • Complete regular and scheduled fish feeding
  • Monitor overall health and size of fish stock
  • Assist with transfer of stock between pens and sites, and harvesting of fish stock
  • Sort fish to maintain optimum health of stock

 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Physically be able to lift up to 75 pounds and to work on floating fish pens, moving freely between pens, docks, skiffs and larger boats
  • Must be able to work with hands, wrists and arms; must be able to work in all types of weather
  • Must be able to work on a vessel
  • Mechanical aptitude highly recommended
  • The ability to swim, dive, or a willingness to learn to dive is highly recommended
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