Intermittent Natural Resources Technician ; Hebron State Fish Hatchery

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of intermittent Natural Resources Technician 1 (Fish Hatchery Technician) within the Division of Wildlife
, headquartered at Hebron State Fish Hatchery
, assigned to Licking County
. The address is 10517 Canal Road SE, Hebron, Ohio 43025. To learn more about the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Conduct surveys and collect data on Ohio's fish populations, including propagation and care of fish; identify fish diseases; use chemicals for disease treatments;
• Apply chemicals for vegetation and pest control; assist with collection and analysis of data for research projects pertinent to fish culture (e.g., trap netting, electrofishing, creel census); maintain records and complete reports;
• Strip eggs from brood stock and fertilize eggs; feed fish and care for spawning devices; install fry and minnow traps and seines; maintain water levels; take sample weights and figure feed rates; bag and box eggs and fry for transportation;
• Perform facility maintenance (e.g., repair drainage systems, cement water boxes, penstocks and catch boxes; repair water screens; mow grass; maintain roads, remove snow);
• Maintain all equipment including minor tune‑ups of tractors, trucks, mowers, cleans and paints buildings; perform minor carpentry repairs (e.g., construct water boxes, traps, screens and shop cupboards); perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs;
• Respond to emergency situations associated with fish culturing, (e.g., disease outbreak, pond aeration system, power outage);
• Conduct area tours; answer public injuries regarding Division of Wildlife programs; assist with other sections' field activities, (e.g., stream surveys, deer/turkey check stations, roadkill of injured animals);
• Hourly pay of $19.47/hr
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February 2026 - November 2026

• 40 hours/week (Typically 8-hour days, but may vary and include some long days, up to 15 hours);
• May include unusual working hours (early mornings and/or late evenings);
• May be exposed to chemicals during application.

This is a maximum duration, 1000‑hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Wildlife. This intermittent position will remain at step 1 of the pay range. This intermittent position is not eligible for benefits (e.g., vision, dental, life, health insurance, holiday pay, leave accruals [vacation, personal, sick], any other paid leave, shift differential, pay supplements, etc.).

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary; valid driver’s license; valid Commercial Driver’s License required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code – or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Natural Resources