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Maintenance Technician
Announcement Job
Description
The Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture
Association (SSRAA) has an opening for a Maintenance
Technician III at the Neets Bay Hatchery.
The Neets Bay Hatchery is a large, remote, three
species salmon hatchery located approximately 30 air
miles North of Ketchikan, Alaska. There are
approximately 115 million Chum, 3 million Coho, and
750,000 Chinook salmon cultured at the Neets Bay
facility. Permanent staff consists of three Fish
Technicians, the Assistant Manager, Hatchery
Manager, and two Maintenance Engineers. Additional
temporary crew are hired as needed.
The position would report to the on-site Maintenance
Supervisor. The ideal candidate would have at least
some experience in a variety of maintenance and
construction skills, to include mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding and
fabrication. The employee must be able to function
as a team member in a remote setting, and will be
expected to at times to assist with hatchery
operations.
The position requires living on site year round in
furnished rental housing. Provided utilities include
but are not limited to: weekly mail and supply
flights, telephone service, satellite internet, and
monthly hotel accommodations in Ketchikan. Satellite
television and other luxuries are also available at
the employee’s expense.
Applicants should be motivated, physically fit, and
able to work long hours in often inclement
environments. Previous remote fieldwork is desirable
but not required.
This position is based on an hourly wage and
generally a 40-hour work week, however hours are
sometimes flexible depending on current projects and
the needs of the company operations. Starting wage
is between $16.42 and $18.16 per hour or greater
depending on experience. The benefit package
includes health, dental, life and long term
disability insurance and a retirement plan. SSRAA is
an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may either
send or email a cover letter and resume to the
addresses provided below.
For more information contact:
Mike Blanchard, Manager
SSRAA Maintenance and Construction
Tel. (907) 225-2635 or (907) 617-0234 cell
Email – mikebssraa@kpunet.net
188 Powerhouse Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Tagger / Fin Clipper Job
Announcement
Job Description
Will clip adipose fins and/or
tag 6 to 30 gram salmon fingerlings. The job
requires standing for long periods of time doing
repetitive work. Requires good eyesight. Must be
able to work well with others in close quarters.
Some lifting required. Working conditions are often
cold and wet.
The job requires traveling to
remote locations. The majority of the work will be
done outside of Ketchikan. Approximately three
weeks of the job will be in Ketchikan where room,
board and transportation to job site are not
provided.
This job will start Sept. 29,
2008 and will end mid Dec. 2008. Pay rate is $10.00
– 11.00 / hr, DOE. There is potential for incentive
pay as well with the completion of entire season.
Interested persons please send resume or general
application by Sept. 28, 2007 to: Michelle Leitz,
907-617-0163; fax 907-225-1348. 14 Borch St..
Ketchikan AK. 99901, or email
mleitz@ssraa.org
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