Fisheries Maintenance Technician; Part-Time

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by February 15, 2026.

In coordination with program faculty and dean, performs a variety building and equipment maintenance functions at the Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Fisheries building. Performs a wide range of maintenance and troubleshooting duties. Maintains the care of the Fisheries building, grounds, and hatchery. Maintains hatchery tanks and equipment to ensure the safety of onsite fish. Coordinates with MHCC facilities and public safety on projects as needed.

Maintains hatchery plumbing, boats, trailers and other specialized equipment. Operates a variety of commercial equipment and tools.

• Associate’s degree
  OR technical, vocational, or apprenticeship program related to the position
• Two (2) years’ experience of increasing responsibility in construction, maintenance or a hatchery
• Proven mechanical abilities and capable of operating and maintaining commercial equipment, tools, buildings, and grounds
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time frequently and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 90 pounds, without assistance and possesses extensive body mobility
• Current driver license and the ability to be insured by the college insurance carrier to drive college owned or leased vehicles. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history
• Beginner (limited) skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications, all preferably within the Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to maintain a respectful work environment with the facilities staff, College staff, students, and the public

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Operates potentially hazardous equipment and tools. Work can be physically demanding, occasionally requiring the ability to move boat engines or materials unassisted, up to 50 pounds and up to 90 pounds. Requires extensive mobility: the ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, lift and carry objects and manipulate items overhead. Regular exposure to chemicals such as gasoline, diesel, and paint.

Work may require the ability to work irregular hours and report to work during building maintenance emergencies that threaten the health and safety of the fish, weather conditions or any other situation that might require a campus closure. Requires the ability to drive college-owned vehicles.

Initial salary placement will be within the posted range or pay rate of the position, and is based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.

Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.