Aquarium Diver

Position Summary

Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail orientated individual who will provide proper care of all animals with an enhanced focus on exhibit maintenance. Must be highly skilled and a certified scuba diver. Previous aquarium experience is preferred.

Animal Care

• Checks the life support systems of aquariums and open ocean exhibit
• Participates in the daily food preparations, feedings and logs observations
• Participates in dive link presentations that enhances learning and positive guest experience
• (dive link is a underwater communication between diver and guests)
• Ocean projects
• Knows the quantity and location of all animals

Exhibit Maintenance

• Participates in the maintenance and cleaning of tanks in the Living Reef daily
• Checks the exhibits daily for cleanliness

Team Development & Supervision

• Inter and intra-department communication
• Attends a daily curatorial meeting to report problems or concerns encountered in the tanks assigned to them and to receive task assignments

Other Responsibilities

• Will become knowledgeable on all life support systems in the aquarium
• Filling air tanks for dives etc
• Participate in tours and presentations including, but not limited to Dive Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School and Private Tours

Minimum Qualifications

• Diver certification
• Able to carry 50 pounds
• Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fishes and inverts
• Pass a mandated dive physical annually
• CPR, 1st Aid, & AED certification; and maintain current certification
• 4 year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person