Nursery Technician
Oysterponds Shellfish LLC
📍 Orient, NY · Suffolk County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26191-092678
- 📞 Phone: +1 (631) 418-4204
- ✉️ Email: brian@oysterpondsshellfish.com
Employer instructions
Prospective applicants may apply for the position through the State Workforce Agency at 1-888-708-6712, option 2, serving the area of intended employment or may contact the employer directly by telephone, email, or mail. Applicants will be considered for employment during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employer will interview qualified applicants and provide additional information regarding the job opportunity, duties, work schedule, and housing arrangements during the hiring process. Applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the duties described in the job order.
✉️ Application email template in English
Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.
Subject: Application for Nursery Technician (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26191-092678
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
Workers will perform duties associated with seasonal shellfish aquaculture operations including hatchery support, nursery maintenance, oyster grading, deployment, grow-out activities, harvest support, equipment maintenance, and general farm labor. Work will be performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve work on vessels, docks, floating nursery systems, and around marine aquaculture equipment. Employer will provide all tools, equipment, and on-the-job training necessary to perform assigned duties. September–October: Assist with seasonal oyster seed intake, acclimation, and placement into nursery systems. Assemble and prepare floating nursery equipment, silos, screens, and water circulation systems. Monitor oyster seed performance, feeding activity, and stocking condition. Clean hatchery workspaces, tanks, pumps, and aquaculture tools used in daily operations. Sort and distribute oyster seed for continued nursery development. November–February: Maintain oyster seed in overwintering nursery systems under changing seasonal conditions. Inspect, repair, and service aquaculture gear including cages, floats, bags, lines, and dock equipment. Perform routine maintenance on pumps, hoses, filtration systems, and support infrastructure. Record oyster survival, environmental conditions, and nursery system performance. Assist with organization and storage of seasonal farming equipment and materials. March: Prepare oyster seed for transfer from nursery systems into open-water grow-out areas. Load, transport, and deploy cages, bags, and shellfish farming equipment by vessel. Assist with grading, sorting, and density management of juvenile oysters. Conduct routine water quality checks and seasonal farm maintenance activities. Support preparation of production areas for the upcoming growing season. April: Continue deployment and maintenance of shellfish grow-out systems. Perform grading, sorting, stocking, and routine farm maintenance. Assist with vessel operations, equipment cleaning, inventory management, and general shellfish farm labor including loading, unloading, washing, and maintenance tasks. Record production data and support preparation for the next seasonal production cycle.
Requirements
| Education | None required |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 month |
| Other requirements | Lifting up to 50 lb |
One month of experience in oyster aquaculture, marine biology fieldwork, or similar work involving aquatic species or nursery operations. Willingness to work early mornings or weekends depending on tides or workload. Ability to follow safety procedures and handle live shellfish and aquaculture equipment. No formal education required; training will be provided on site.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Biweekly |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Orient, Ny) |
| Meals | Meals will not be provided by the employer. However, the employer will furnish free and convenient cooking facilities, including access to a fully equipped kitchen for workers to prepare their own meals. Transportation will be provided weekly for groceries. |
| Daily transportation | Employer will provide daily transportation at no cost to workers from the employer-provided housing to the worksite and back. Transport is one work vehicle: One Chevrolet truck 250 (with 2 passengers max) - contains flat bed for work purposes |
| Travel to the job | See Addendum C |
| Case number | JO-A-300-26191-092678 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) |
| Posted | Jul 10, 2026 |