Aquarium Diver/Tender - Part Time

Aquarium Diver/Tender (Aquarium Operations & Maintenance)

Employment type: Part-Time: 3 hrs per week

• $18-20 per hour

General Description:

Performs dive maintenance or associated tending for large aquariums, primarily for scientific duties, including cleaning and feeding fish. Ensures high-quality service is delivered to our clients.

Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities:

80%: Performs specialized animal care duties involving entrance into exhibits using SCUBA.

10%: Performs other feeding, filter maintenance, and exhibit cleaning tasks as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Open Water dive certification is required but can be attained after start.

First Aid/CPR is required but can be attained after start.
Education: B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with coursework in zoology, aquatic biology, and chemistry preferred.

Experience: One year in a retail aquarium store, hatchery, or public aquarium preferred.

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.

Please submit 2 references with your resume.

Benefits:

Our benefits for this role include: Paid Time Off, Flexible hours, 401k/Matching

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• In a few sentences, please tell us why you are applying and why you think you would be a good fit for this job.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aquarium: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• SCUBA (Required)

Work Location: In person