TES Aquaculture Technician - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
Position Information
Requisition Number
TES1419P
Home Org Name
Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci
Division Name
College of Agriculture
Position Title
TES Aquaculture Technician
Estimated Hours Per Week
30-40
Anticipated Length of Assignment
Job Summary
Responsible for general fish husbandry on the EW Shell Research Center. Support principal functions of the Center by assisting faculty and staff on a wide variety of projects related to fish production, aquaculture research, and fisheries management.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
- Fish feeding, tank cleaning, behavioral observations, maintenance of aquaculture systems, spawning and larval rearing
- Assist in research related activities for faculty & staff projects
- Daily record keeping & record entry
- Water quality analysis using meters (DO, pH, temp) and chemical test kids (HACH)
- Stock, harvest, & transport fish on-the-farm, locally and long-distances
- Operate and maintain equipment including tractors, UTV's, trucks & fish hauling gear
- General facilities/grounds maintenance & housekeeping as needed
- Crew leader for the undergraduate employees insuring daily duties are being competed and goals are being met
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fisheries/Aquaculture or related Biological Sciences
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Lift weights exceeding 50 lbs
- Driver's License and ability to operate small machinery
Desired Qualifications
- Multiple years of experience working in the field of study related to fisheries, aquaculture, or biological sciences
- Ability to serve as crew leader for undergraduate student employees
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$14.50-$16.00/hour
Work Hours
Typically 7:30am - 4:30pm
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date
01/06/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/32943
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Auburn, AL
Welcome to Auburn University!
Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.
Today, Auburn is one of the few universities to carry the torch as a land, sea and space grant university. Our fall 2014 semester enrollment was 25,912. Our students can choose from more than 140 degree options in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.