Iron River National Fish Hatchery
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The Iron River National Fish Hatchery is hiring a full-time, permanent Maintenance Mechanic
Duties include: Responsible for all areas of facility maintenance including general carpentry; plumbing; electrical repairs; operating a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment; maintaining and servicing all hatchery fleet vehicles and equipment; welding repairs; snow removal; and fish rearing / distribution tasks.
Interested? Here are a few more things to consider:
•Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within 50 miles of the hatchery.
•Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid leave.
•Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing required.
•Must possess / obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of appointment – paid training available.
•No supervision of others
•Flexible start date
•Driver’s license required / U.S. Citizenship / Subject to background investigation
Don’t know anything about fish rearing? This isn’t a problem. Most of the work will involve routine maintenance repairs.
Applications must be submitted via USAJOBS website (www.usajobs.gov) during application period (October 14-27, 2026 – but will be extended). Be aware the process takes time.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/888468400?fromemail=true
QUESTIONS? Contact Brandon Keesler at
715-372-8510 or brandon_keesler@fws.gov
The Iron River National Fish Hatchery is hiring a full-time, permanent Maintenance Mechanic
Duties include: Responsible for all areas of facility maintenance including general carpentry; plumbing; electrical repairs; operating a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment; maintaining and servicing all hatchery fleet vehicles and equipment; welding repairs; snow removal; and fish rearing / distribution tasks.
Interested? Here are a few more things to consider:
•Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within 50 miles of the hatchery.
•Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid leave.
•Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing required.
•Must possess / obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of appointment – paid training available.
•No supervision of others
•Flexible start date
•Driver’s license required / U.S. Citizenship / Subject to background investigation
Don’t know anything about fish rearing? This isn’t a problem. Most of the work will involve routine maintenance repairs.
Applications must be submitted via USAJOBS website (www.usajobs.gov) during application period (October 14-27, 2026 – but will be extended). Be aware the process takes time.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/888468400?fromemail=true
QUESTIONS? Contact Brandon Keesler at
715-372-8510 or brandon_keesler@fws.gov
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