October 15, 2026
Bay Shellfish Company
1720 Bayshore Dr., Tera Ceia, FL, 34250
Nicholas Shoupp
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Other
Full-Time
Yes
8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
$60,000-$70,000
• Year-round, full-time employment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work in sustainable shellfish aquaculture
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to bschatchery@gmail.com.
Facilities Technician
We are seeking a Facilities Technician to support year-round operations at our shellfish hatchery. Bay Shellfish Co. is a year-round producer of clams, oysters and scallops for commercial aquaculture, research, and restoration. We have operated for 28 years and are located in the beautiful Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve just below St. Petersburg, Florida.
Position Description
This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing hatchery and nursery equipment, marine infrastructure, and shore-side facilities to ensure safe and efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, reliable, attention-to-detail, and comfortable working in an outdoor, marine environment.
Responsibilities
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements on equipment, including pumps, upwellers, graders, silos, and plumbing.
• Maintain docks, floats, work platforms, and shore-side facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and structural issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
• Maintain boats, farm vehicles, and golf carts.
• Assist with installation and modification of farm equipment and infrastructure.
• Keep maintenance records and maintain an organized work area.
• Support farm operations as needed, including occasional assistance with hatchery and nursery operations.
Qualifications
• Experience in maintenance, mechanics, marine operations, agriculture, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience with carpentry and electrical/plumbing systems preferred.
• Experience using power tools such as drills, chop saws, table saws, grinders, and augers.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to cooperatively work with a small team and independently.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Welding, boating, or small engine experience preferred.