• Application Deadline:
• Position: Farm Hand - Aquaculture (Fishery)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience



• Location Nasarawa




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Farm Hand to support day-to-day operations at our fishery.


• The ideal candidate will assist in the care and management of fish stock, maintain equipment, support feeding and harvesting processes, and help ensure the facility remains clean and operational.


• No prior aquaculture experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn and work physically is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily feeding of fish stock following prescribed feed schedules


• Monitor water quality parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, oxygen levels) under supervision


• Help clean and maintain fish tanks, ponds, nets, and other aquaculture equipment


• Support harvesting, sorting, and processing of fish for the market


• Remove dead or diseased fish and report unusual behaviour or mortality promptly


• Help with pond preparation, stocking, grading, and sampling activities


• Maintain accurate logs of feeding, mortality, and growth (as required by the supervisor)


• Clean and sanitise work areas to ensure hygiene and biosecurity protocols are followed


• Assist with loading and unloading supplies, fish feed, and equipment


• Perform other general farm duties as assigned (e.g., clearing debris, basic repairs)

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills


• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Willingness to handle fish and work in wet, muddy, or slippery conditions


• Team player with good communication and listening skills


• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures


• Previous farm or aquaculture experience is an added advantage, but not required


• Honest, reliable, and punctual


• Passionate about animals and nature


• Strong work ethic with attention to detail


• Willingness to learn aquaculture practices and grow within the role


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record


• Fluency in English, Hausa and/or Yoruba.