Aquaculture Technician #2410-5787-01

• Monitors and maintains the supply of treated fresh and saltwater aquariums and other aquatic holding habitats.
• Monitors and maintains optimum conditions across a variety of aquatic environments (i.e.: saltwater warm & cold; freshwater warm & cold) including water quality testing.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment in the fish production laboratory, including a variety of water pumps and filtration systems.
• Performs inventory management of all supplies and equipment used in the fish production laboratory.
• Projects supplies needed in the fish production laboratory and prepares purchase orders to obtain; identifies vendors.
• Determines food requirements and structure feeding regimes for aquatic livestock.
• Assists teachers in the set up of lab and class projects.
• Assists with training students on safety and other issues within the fish production laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal or administrator designee.

• Graduation from an accredited university or college with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related laboratory skills and experience with both fresh and salt water aquariums.
• Previous experience with aquaculture technology and aquaculture industry required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of the current equipment used in the field of aquaculture.
• Knowledge and experience with water pump operations and piping water to aquatic holding tanks.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of filtration systems (RAS).
• Knowledge and experience with basic protocols for filter cleaning, rotation and replacement.
• Knowledge of theories and principles of polishing water for re-circulating systems.
• Knowledge of optimal water quality parameters required for aquatic life in a fish production laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience with appropriate laboratory practices used in aquatic husbandry.
• Knowledge of the differences in feeding strategies for fin fish, crustaceans and shellfish and of culturing live feed such as algae and plankton cultures.
• Knowledge of standard wet lab protocols in an environment containing pumps, electrical equipment and slip hazards.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in the use of assorted hand and power tools and testing equipment used in an aquaculture labs such as YSI meter and Lamotte test kit.
• Ability to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students and other groups as appropriate.

This is a General Fund, "Tested" position. 

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 7.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.