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Aquaculture Technician

Auburn
Auburn, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2025
Position Details
Position Information

Requisition Number S4134P
Home Org Name Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci
Division Name College of Agriculture
Position Title Aquaculture Technician
Job Class Code GB05
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The College of Agriculture at Auburn University is excited to recruit candidates for an Aquaculture Technician! The Aquaculture Tech will be part of the operations and maintenance team at the Auburn University E.W. Shell Fisheries Research Center. The position will support the principal functions of the Center's management staff on a wide variety of projects related to fish production, aquaculture research, and fisheries management. This role will include grounds, facilities, and equipment maintenance as well as general fish husbandry tasks.

About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.

Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.


Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • General fish husbandry including fish feeding, tank cleaning, behavioral observations, and aquaculture system maintenance.
  • Maintain grounds and facilities using equipment such as tractors, mowers, excavators, and other machinery.
  • Repairs, maintains, and operates various types of equipment.
  • Assist with construction, repairs, and maintenance of facilities used by Center faculty, staff, and students including ponds, plumbing, RAS systems, and buildings.
  • Assist with collecting, recording, and reporting of data, measurements, or other information for research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Certification or Licensure Requirements:
**A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment is required.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to drive vehicles, and operate equipment such as tractors and mowers.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs minimum.
  • Able to work outdoors for extended periods.


Minimum Technology Skills
Basic ability to maintain and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Basic ability to operate computer- based work order system.
Minimum License and Certifications
A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment is required.


Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications
  • Work experience with aquaculture, fisheries management, or field work in the biologic sciences.
  • Some college, vocational, Associates degree, or Bachelor's degree in fisheries/aquaculture or biological sciences.
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $32,030 - $52,030
Job Category Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 12/10/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach/upload a cover letter and resume. Only complete application materials will be selected for consideration.
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