Mt Hood Community College seeks Fisheries Maintenance Technician (Gresham, OR)

Mt Hood Community College seeks Fisheries Maintenance Technician (Gresham, OR)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Follow link for more information or to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mhcc/jobs/5186188/fisheries-maintenance-technician-part-time

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

Job Summary

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

  1. Operates and maintains equipment, hatchery, vehicles, and boats. in a safe manner, fuels, cleans, and performs routine preventative maintenance and daily checks on all items used to perform tasks. Informs Facilities team and fleet mechanic of needed repairs.
  2. Orders a wide range of supplies and materials in coordination with facilities management and maintains supply documentation and order logs. Tracks fisheries processes and projects.
  3. Inspects Fisheries building and grounds for potential safety hazards, makes corrections, and reports unique hazardous conditions to facilities management. Responds to work order requests in a timely manner.
  4. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion and considers personal and public safety a priority while performing work duties. Maintains safety of fish population.

Additional Duties

  1. May participate in professional development activities and attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
  2. May direct aides and work-study students as assigned. 
  3. Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a respectful work environment with the facilities staff, College staff, students, and the public.
  4. Under the direction of facilities management, provides assistance to all other facilities department staff as workload and staffing levels dictate.
  5. Serves as a member of the emergency crew during emergencies or other critical situations, as identified by administration.
  6. Performs other related duties as required.