Aquaculture Technician

Riverview, Florida Full Time

Job Details

Manage and maintain all ponds and facilities while ensuring bio-security. Maintain ponds at appropriate levels and quality for the purpose of growing healthy fish.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with the operation and maintenance of the GloFish facility production ponds.
  • Must understand and demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees free of intimidation and harassment.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to the accomplishment of Key Performance Indicators including safety, quality, production, cost and development.

Fish Husbandry Duties

  • Stock, maintain, and harvest 60 aquaculture ponds.
  • Treat ponds regularly with herbicides and pesticides while wearing appropriate safety equipment.
  • Evaluate fish behavior and report any inconsistencies.
  • Evaluate ponds for oxygen and pH and ensure ponds are bio-secure. All lines and water lines should be evaluated regularly.
  • Monitor fry ponds closely to evaluate growth.
  • Maintain inventory and purchase feed and supplies within budget.
  • Manage pond covering during winter season.
  • Maintain equipment as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience Profile

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year fish husbandry experience
  • Experience managing multiple fish lines preferred
  • High degree of discretion dealing with confidential and proprietary information

Contact Information

Spectrum Brands



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Post Date: 7/20/2024 12:21:24 PM
Closing Date: 8/3/2024 12:00:00 AM