Facility
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all equipment that is associated with live animal exhibits. This includes pumps, sand filters, UV, ozone generators and other equipment that is critical to animal health. Duties include performing routine maintenance on aquatic exhibits, backwashing filters, conducting water changes and addition of chemicals to maintain water quality to pre-determined standards. LSST are also responsible for improving exhibits by modifying existing systems, and installing new equipment. The LSST will model an outstanding work ethic and have accountability for water quality and animal safety.
Critical Skills/Competencies:
Knowledge of pumps, filters, fractionators, UV sterilizers, heat exchangers, ozone systems and automated control equipment
Strong demonstrated knowledge of water chemistry and monitoring in an aquarium environment
SCUBA certification from an internationally recognized training association
Ability to work in a team environment and have strong oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and cleanliness
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the highest level of quality as it relates to the aquarium’s public and exhibit image
Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, routine upkeep, cleaning, and repair of all life support equipment
Understand water chemistry reports and their relationships to life support systems
Maintain accurate and detailed life support systems logs and records
Assist with the design of life support systems for temporary holding tanks and future exhibits
Assist in the making of sea water for marine systems
Participate in special training and professional development opportunities as needed
Inspect, monitor, repair, maintain and rebuild life support system equipment as required
Work closely with the husbandry staff, other departments and volunteers
Respond to emergencies as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications:
A BS/BA degree in related field with at least one year paid experience
Experience operating, maintaining, designing and building life support systems for marine and freshwater systems
Knowledge and ability to adhere to OSHA standards and proper use of personal protective equipment in an aquarium environment.
Skilled in building and LSS plumbing and building codes
Preferred certification – AALSO Operator Level I
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply at: https://thelivingplanet.com/jobs/