Shellfish Aquaculture Research Farm Apprentice
Position Title: Shellfish Aquaculture Research Farm Apprentice
Employment Category: Hourly - Temporary
Location: VIMS - Gloucester
Department: 1N1100 Natural Resources
Unit Mission Statement: The mission of VIMS is to seek and broadly communicate knowledge in marine and coastal science to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through research, education, and advisory service.
Position Summary: The Shellfish Aquaculture Research Farm Apprentice assists in all aspects of field project maintenance which includes sampling efforts, focused on the operation of the C-SALT shellfish research farm at the Gloucester Point Campus. The Apprentice position includes a dedicated effort to obtain the knowledge and understanding associated with the occupational standards of a commercial shellfish aquaculture crew chief during the period of employment. Additional training opportunities will be provided.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Assist with the routine operations of a shellfish research farm.
* Utilize power tools (e.g. drill, Sawzall, circular saw), generators, pneumatic tools, water pumps, pressure washers, and marine batteries, to assist with the repair and cleaning of shellfish farm gear and supplies.
* Assist with vessel maintenance.
* Build, install, and repair equipment under supervision from the farm manager.
* Monitor general shellfish growth over a variety of different ages and help manage lab inventory.
* Harvest, tumble, sort, count, wash, and bag shellfish, following relevant health and safety requirements.
* Engage in provided training opportunities.
Conditions of Employment:
* This position is a temporary (hourly) position not to exceed 6 months. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week.
* This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
* This position has been designated as essential and may require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to successfully work in all weather conditions.
* Must be certified or become certified to operate a small boat (vessel), within one (1) month of hire.
* This position is restricted, subject to the continued availability of funding and is seasonal.
* This position will require overtime (additional hours beyond the standard work schedule), including some nights and weekends.
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Demonstrated interest in shellfish aquaculture as a vocation.
* Knowledge of basic lab safety.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and guidelines under direct supervision.
* Ability to follow written and oral directions.
* Ability to maintain records, record data legibly, and conduct data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
* Ability to successfully complete tasks in an outdoor environment.
* Ability to travel, as needed.
* Must be certified or become certified to operate a small boat (vessel), within one month of starting work.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of lab and field instrumentation.
* Working knowledge of small vessels/boats.
* Prior experience in shellfish aquaculture.
Advertised Pay Range: Up to $16.00
Job Open Date: 02/26/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement: William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of
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