Geoduck Farmer entry level position

Geoduck Farmer, Tender, Diver

Work on the Puget Sound, learn to dive, and be part of a growing company.

Who we are:

Here at intertidal Harvesters we pride ourselves in our commitments to safety, sustainability, and our respect for the communities we operate in. We are a small
Geoduck company in our second year of operation. Primarily, we operate in the south sound harvesting several beaches that we are contracted on. As well as several beaches that we plant and maintain. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Job description:

Nursery work

● Set-up and maintenance of pumps, water supply system, incubation boxes and sand trays for seed nursery.

● Monitor condition and growth of geoduck seed.
● Lift seed trays and recover seed from trays for out-planting.
● Keep accurate records.

Planting

● Provide instruction and lead-by-example supervision for a small crew.
● Transport crew to and from the beach, with particular attention to crew and vessel safety.
● Load and move barges with supplies to and from beaches.
● Manage supplies and materials inventory, for daily tasks and long-range preparation.
● Participate in dive planting activities.
● Keep accurate planting records.

Beach Maintenance

● Inspect beaches containing culture gear during low tide cycles and after major weather events.

● Keep beaches neat and orderly. Patrol areas in the vicinity of beaches for loose culture gear.

● Participate in gear (e.g., caps and tubes) removal efforts; transport crew to and from beach during low tides (often at night in challenging weather).

● Provide instruction and lead-by-example supervision for crew.
● Move barges to and from the beach; off-load, clean and store pulled gear.

● Keep accurate beach maintenance and patrol logs.

Harvest

● Harvest on the beach and by diving, with a crew of 3 to 5.
● Ensure that all materials and equipment needed for harvesting are functional, safe and available as needed.
● Work to assure that harvest goals are met and that the product is appropriately cared for at all stages of harvest and storage.
● Keep accurate dive logs and harvest data.

Skills, Abilities, and Aptitudes Needed for the Position:

● High comfort level in and around water, boats, motors, and other mechanical equipment; and for working outdoors in all kinds of weather, on all types of tidelands, at all hours of day and night.

● Become proficient using SCUBA and surface-supplied-air systems; the company will provide training.

● Develop ability to effectively harvest and plant from the beach and as a diver; the company will train employees.

● Perform strenuous physical activities on a continuing, recurring basis; including heavy lifting up to 80 pounds.

● Dependable and able to work flexible hours (including days, nights, weekends, holidays), often with last minute changes.

● Demonstrate consistently good judgment in balancing work quality, efficiency, and cost- effectiveness; and in addressing crew and vessel safety.

● Detail oriented in all work activities.
● Write legibly; maintain accurate records and logs.
● Comfortable taking direction from others and working effectively as a team.
● Self-starter able to identify a need, seek out necessary guidance, information, people, and materials to meet the need, and follow-through until the job is complete.

● Provide lead-by-example supervision of temporary crew.
● Communicate ideas and instructions to others.
● Get along well and work with people of differing backgrounds.
● Comfortable dealing with the public in a friendly, welcoming manner.
● Must be 18 years of age or older.

Required Education, Licenses and Certifications:

● High school or equivalent degree.
● Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation.
● Will be required to complete SCUBA certification.
● Other requirements as needed, e.g., boating safety course, first aid/CPR training, in-house
● certification of surface-supplied-air diving proficiency.

Compensation:

This is a salary position depending on past experience. Our pay range is 45k-50k annually. Typically we work 40 hours a week with occasional exceptions. If you are not already scuba certified we will have you certified after learning to tend on the boat. There is also room for increased compensation as you progress in your training. Finally we also offer accrued paid vacation time and sick leave.

Location:

We are located about 15 minutes outside of downtown Shelton, Washington.

This is a tobacco and vape smoke free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person