What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care, Aquarist FULL-TIME position at Aquamoon, LLC?
Job Summary
Job Type: Full-Time (32-35 hrs/week)
Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K and PTO
General Description:
Performs live exhibit maintenance for aquariums in residential and commercial settings. Includes providing basic animal husbandry for a variety of fish and reef aquariums, maintaining components of filtration systems, monitoring water quality, and cleaning aquatic habitats. Ensures high quality service is delivered to our clients.
Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities
75%: 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.
5%: Specialized aquarium cleaning involving entrance into exhibits with SCUBA.
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.
Valid Open Water dive certification is preferred. Will consider candidates who are not currently dive certified, but who are open to getting certified after being hired.
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.
Travel between regional locations will be required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC COVID guidelines including using PPE and social distancing.
Application Question(s):
- In a few words, please tell us why you are applying for this job. In other words, why are you interested in this position?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- aquarium (reef aquarium): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- SCUBA (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations