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Animal Care, Aquarist Part-Time

Aquamoon, LLC • Part-time • Franklin, Tennessee, United States • USD $17 - USD $20 / hour • 4m ago

Job Summary

Job Type: Part-Time (20 hrs/week)

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 /hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule, 401K and PTO

General Description:

Performs management and maintenance of aquariums in residential and commercial settings. Provides basic animal husbandry for a variety of fish, inverts and coral, maintains components of filtration systems, monitors water quality, and cleans aquatic habitats. Ensures high quality service is delivered to our clients.

Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

80%: Performs routine husbandry, filter operation and exhibit maintenance tasks for assigned aquariums and their specimens. Includes, but not limited to, regular feedings, health and behavioral observations, water quality monitoring and filter maintenance, and exhibit cleaning. Responsible for aquascaping and general aesthetics of exhibits.

10%: Performs preventative maintenance/repairs on live exhibit filtration.

10%: Responsible for the hygiene of areas surrounding aquariums and filtration.

Requirements:

Education (preferred): B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with course-work in zoology, aquatic biology and chemistry preferred however we will consider candidates without a degree or a degree in progress.

Experience (preferred): One year in a retail aquarium store, hatchery or public aquarium preferred however we will consider candidates without this experience who have a strong desire and aptitude to learn.

Aptitude in science and art/design is preferred.

Hour are flexible, but may be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency type circumstances.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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