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.
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
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
Compensation and benefits
$21/hr
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a 501(c3) non-profit organization that provides the community with countless educational opportunities to understand and respect our precious Earth and its living ecosystems, from the Utah deserts and mountains, to rain forest habitats, to the planet’s vast oceans. Working at The Living Planet Aquarium is more than just a job, it is purpose-driven work. We need exceptionally talented and hardworking team members to join us on our mission of inspiring people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 401(k) with match, PTO, Holiday Pay, New Child Leave, Aquarium Memberships and passes, and much more.
Application instructions
Apply on our website: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/LOV1003LOVE/JobBoard/7e157ff7-c269-41d4-8df6-d1b79c519d18/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8e6baa40-14f4-47a2-86f0-15dfc2175a8e