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The Aquatics Life Support Specialist will play a crucial role in maintaining the daily operations of our marine and animal life support systems. Your expertise will ensure optimal conditions for a diverse range of aquatic life, promoting their health and well-being. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance on sophisticated filtration and water quality systems while adhering to safety and environmental standards.
Control System Support:
- Conducts repairs on all life support mechanical systems, including pumps for fresh and saltwater exhibits, temperature control systems, valves, and pressure regulators.
Filtration Systems Operation:
- Monitoring and checking filters, adhering to backwashing schedules, and making necessary adjustments, including monitoring exhibit temperatures and levels, as well as ozone generator settings.
Water Quality Management:
- Conduct thorough monitoring of water quality, covering temperature, salinity, pH, ORP, and clarity, adhering to aquarium standards.
Habitat Enrichment:
- Collaborating closely with the aquarists with handling of fish and reptiles.
Record-Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintaining accurate records of water quality parameters, feeding schedules, health assessments, and any notable observations or incidents related to the animals' care.
Experience Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education experience. 2 years of related experience in Aquatic Systems
- Maintenance, and Life Support Systems Operations.
- Familiarity with municipal water, water processing, wastewater systems, or aquatic animal life support systems. Experience working with centrifugal pumps and motors.
- Experience working in an aquarium, zoo, or similar environment focused on animal care and aquatic systems. Hands-on experience with water chemistry analysis and treatment, filtration systems, and mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to work overnight "graveyard" shift
Perks
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
- Free meals in our employee dining room. Free parking on and off shift. Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits including 401K Matching.
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.
Salary
- $20.96
