Nursery Technician

Qué va a hacer

Texto original en inglés, tal como se registró en el Departamento de Trabajo.

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.

Requisitos

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.

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