An eight-month benefited temporary fish culture job at the Pahsimeroi Fish Hatchery near May, in Idaho’s Lemhi Valley. The hatchery and trap raise steelhead and Chinook salmon, and the technician helps trap and spawn summer Chinook and steelhead, feeds fish, cleans vats, pressure washes raceway walls, loads adult fish for release or distribution, and handles data collection and entry. Grounds and equipment upkeep is part of the job, including operating landscaping equipment and UTVs. The posting describes standing and working in cold water up to eight hours a shift, hitching and pulling trailers, lifting sixty pounds routinely and up to a hundred occasionally, and working in extreme weather. Housing is available for the employee only, no pets. The announcement stays open until filled.
| Pay | $18.61 per hour, Plus Competitive Benefits! |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Feb 1, 2027 – Oct 25, 2027 |
| Housing | Provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | May, Idaho |
| Job Type | Fisheries & Hatchery |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on Idaho Department of Fish and Game careers site, checked Sep 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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