Job Postings

Seasonal Water Quality Tech- Part Time

Facility

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Closing Date
April 27, 2021
Description

Under the general direction of the Zoo Animal Manager, this seasonal Water Quality Tech position will assists our life support techs in daily operation, maintenance and care for aquatic animal collections. This position will regularly interact with Zoo guests to answer questions, provide animal information, and ensure an excellent guest experience.

Essential Functions:

-Collects data and completes water chemistry analysis for all marine support systems in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
-Conducts daily rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, generators, chillers, air handlers and other filtration equipment.
-Performs regular preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair to analytical instrumentation, probes.
-Provides animal husbandry in accordance with established protocols and medical concerns. Maintains adequate stock of all section supplies, and reports low inventory levels to supervisor in a timely manner.
-Reports any animal health or husbandry concerns to Curator and Vet staff. Proactively engages in common Water quality and Aquatic husbandry and health practices
-Prepares and administers appropriate daily diets at designated times
Implements effective behavioral enrichment for selected animals and establishes a thorough written routine for assigned section.
-Actively observes animals’ behavior, checking for any signs of illness or disorder; reports irregularities and abnormal behavior to supervisor.
-Maintains accurate feeding, health, and welfare records of assigned animals.
-Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
-Performs special assignments and projects as requested, and assists with other shifts as needed.

This is a seasonal, part time position that regularly works 10-29 hours per week. This seasonal position is expected to end around early November 2021.

Education and Pre-requisites

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
-Minimum one (1) year related experience in a zoological or wildlife facility preferred.
-Twelve units of accredited college or university level course work in Biology, Chemistry, Animal science, zoology or related field preferred.
-Strong verbal and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Bilingual skills a plus.
-Valid California driver’s license and good driving record, preferred.
-Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and benefits

Hourly position

Application instructions

Interested Applicants should apply online: www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/careers