Facilities Technician

Job overview

The Facilities Technician role is onsite in Brookings, SD, at Houdek’s research and development facility. Compensation is $20–$22 per hour. The position supports facility operations across aquaculture, feed manufacturing, pilot fermentation, analytical lab, and office areas for a company developing sustainable feed ingredients. The technician helps keep the facility, equipment, and production activities safe, clean, and operational. The role combines preventative maintenance and repairs with hands-on support for feed production, aquaculture lab work, and pilot fermentation projects, while maintaining records and coordinating across departments.

What you'll do

• Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs around building grounds and across facility departments
• assist with feed production, including weighing, mixing, extruding, oil coating, and packaging
• help maintain and clean recirculating aquaculture systems and handle or transport fish
• assist with pilot ingredient fermentation projects
• ensure machine operations follow safety and quality standards
• maintain equipment and facility cleanliness
• keep production and maintenance records
• communicate across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

facilities technician

preventative maintenance

facility repairs

feed production

aquaculture

pilot fermentation

equipment cleanliness

production records

brookings sd

prairie aquatech

houdek

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work spans a 30,000-square-foot research and development facility and multiple operational areas. Forklift and skid loader experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Prairie Aquatech is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.