Responsible for maintaining facility standards and expectations for the appearance and upkeep of assigned habitats, associated life support systems, back-of-house spaces, and the care of assigned animals. This position will be assigned to specific areas within the aquarium and can also be called upon to assist in other areas.
- Minimum Job Requirements: Must be willing to consistently provide guest service above and beyond Mystic Aquarium’s expectations.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Working knowledge of the husbandry and welfare of fresh and saltwater fish and invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians
- Knowledge and skills with minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting
- Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays/overtime as assigned
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Provide exceptional care to all assigned animals and habitats including daily cleaning, water quality, maintenance, feeding, and health assessments.
- Maintain public display habitats and back-of-house areas to the highest quality standards.
- Work with departmental leadership and veterinary teams to maintain high animal health standards including participation with procedures and necropsies.
- Maintain current up to date knowledge on biology, ecology, and husbandry of all animals being cared for.
- Participate in the construction and care of habitat life support systems, including routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Participate in the development and implementation of husbandry procedures, techniques, and practices.
- Maintain appropriate written and computerized animal care records.
- Demonstrate positive customer service and teamwork with other departments and guests at Mystic Aquarium.
- Provide habitat interpretation as needed to ensure guest education and animal safety.
- Ensure all husbandry areas are kept clean, organized, and hazard free.
- Respond to emergency calls.
- Participate in Aquarium related education, PR, and membership programs including facility tours and habitat interpretation.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Safety/Security:
- Work in a safe manner at all times.
- Properly use and keep, in good order, all personal protective equipment (PPE) supplied as protection from recognized hazards.
- Report any unsafe conditions.
- Must have a working knowledge of all Facility wide, and Department specific, safety procedures that relate to their position, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency Evacuation, Lockdown Procedure, and Fire Extinguisher Use.
- Sea Research Foundation, Inc. (dba Mystic Aquarium) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
- Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
