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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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