Fish Farm Technician

Fish Farm Technician

$17-$20 per hour

Small Company | Good Atmosphere | Rural Environment

Blackwater Creek Koi & Goldfish Farms is a nationally recognized farm that produces world class Koi and Goldfish. We are in the small community of Cassia in Lake County Florida. At our 2 farms we spawn, raise, and then ship our Koi and Goldfish around the country. We are a family-owned farm that has been in business since 2003.

Job Overview:

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Farm Technician to assist with day-to-day responsibilities of the farm. We are looking for someone that is reliable and dependable with their own transportation. You will be working with a small crew to accomplish a variety of tasks on the farm. We are looking for someone that enjoys working in the outdoors and is also aware of the challenges working outdoors in Florida entails. To be clear this is a physical job that will require you to be on your feet all day every day. At times the tasks will be hot and strenuous. You will be required to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. of weight on a regular basis. You will be wet 75% of your workday due to working in and around ponds and tanks.

This position is critical to the day-to-day success of our farm, we need someone that is observant and will proactively report to our Farm Manager if they see anything out of the ordinary. We will provide training for all facets of the job.

Essential Requirements:

•Work Full Time/5 days a week and be punctual.

•Ability to lift 40 pounds consistently.

•Ability to follow instructions.

•Fully complete assigned tasks.

•Work in hot humid wet conditions daily.

•Available to work on the weekends on a rotating shift.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person