Farm Hand - Aquaculture at Mary Ajoke Farms Limited in Gora, Karu LGA, Nasarawa
Organization:
- Mary Ajoke Farms Limited
Job Location:
- Gora, Karu LGA, Nasarawa
Employment Type:
- Full time
Date Posted:
Job Description
Role summary
- We are looking for a devoted and diligent Farm Hand to assist daily processes at our fishery.
- The preferred candidate will help in the care and management of fish inventory, preserve tools, assist feeding and harvesting methods, and assist ensure the facility remains clean and business.
- No prior aquaculture expertise is necessary, but a growth mindset and work physically is crucial.
Primary duties
- Help with the routine feeding of fish inventory following prescribed feed plans
- Track water quality parameters (e.g., temperature, pH, oxygen levels) with guidance
- Assist clean and preserve fish tanks, ponds, nets, and other aquaculture tools
- Assist harvesting, sorting, and processing of fish for the market
- Remove dead or diseased fish and documentation unusual conduct or mortality promptly
- Assist with pond project setup, stocking, grading, and sampling initiatives
- Preserve precise data records of feeding, mortality, and growth (as necessary by the manager)
- Clean and sanitise work zones to guarantee hygiene and biosecurity procedures are followed
- Help with loading and unloading inventory, fish feed, and tools
- Execute other general farm obligations as allocated (e.g., clearing debris, basic repairs)
Credentials
- Basic literacy and numeracy competencies
- Physical fitness and the capability to operate outdoors in changing weather terms
- Readiness to manage fish and work in wet, muddy, or slippery terms
- Team player with effective communication and listening competencies
- Capability to adhere to guidance and health and safety protocols
- Previous farm or aquaculture expertise is a plus, but not necessary
- Truthful, dependable, and on time
- Committed to animals and nature
- Dedicated attitude with meticulousness
- Growth mindset aquaculture procedures and grow inside the position
- Valid driver's permit with a clean pushing document
- Fluency in English, Hausa and/or Yoruba.
Application Due Date
- Thursday 30th Oct, 2025
Steps To Apply
Suitable applicants should advance their Resume to: maryajokefarms@gmail.com using the Position name as the subject of the mail.