Job Summary
Job Type: Part-Time (12-16 hrs/week)
Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 /hour
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K, and PTO
General Description:
Performs live exhibit services for public aquariums. Includes providing basic animal husbandry for a variety of fresh and/or saltwater fishes, maintaining components of filtration systems, monitoring water quality, and cleaning aquatic habitats. Ensures high-quality service is delivered to clients.
Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities
60%: 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%: Specialized aquarium cleaning involving entrance into exhibits with scuba or surface supplied air.
10%: Performs preventative maintenance/repairs on live exhibit filtration.
10%: Responsible for the hygiene of areas surrounding aquariums and filtration.
10%: Responsible for upkeep of records, service updates, and other logistical and transparency tasks such as supply ordering, receiving, and storage.
Requirements:
Education (preferred): B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with coursework 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.
Valid Open Water dive certification is required. However, we will consider candidates who are willing to get certified after being hired.
Aptitude in science and art/design is preferred.
May be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency-type circumstances.
Strong interpersonal skills needed.
Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- In a few sentences, tell us why you are applying for this job. Why do you want to join our team?
Education:
Experience:
- aquarium: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person