Aquarist

Simon Property Group • Las Vegas, NV

5d

About The Position

The Aquarist cares for a 50,000-gallon saltwater aquarium at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, which displays more than 100 fish, including sharks and rays. The facility enables aquarists to provide individual care for the animals, including diving into the main exhibit aquarium to hand-feed sharks and rays and zone-feed fish. The role also involves monitoring and maintaining equipment critical to animal health. The Aquarist must be able to work in and around cold saltwater and electrical equipment and perform regular dives, including dives that may last from 15 minutes to four hours. Dives longer than 90 minutes are discussed and planned to ensure diver health and safety. Weekend, holiday, and unexpected work may be required to meet life-support needs.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with an aquarium.
• SCUBA certification.
• Knowledge of water chemistry as it relates to maintaining aquarium habitat.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader and willingness to learn.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities.
• Strength and endurance to perform essential job functions, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently and 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in and around cold saltwater and electrical equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays, including unexpected times due to life-support needs.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR, or certification in these areas.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or certification in Biology or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual care for aquarium animals, including hand-feeding sharks and rays and zone-feeding fish while diving in the main exhibit aquarium.
• Monitor and maintain equipment associated with live animals, including pumps, sand filters, and other equipment critical to animal health.
• Dive at least twice per work week; dives may occur on consecutive days and last from 15 minutes to four hours.
• Work weekends and holidays, including at unexpected times when required by life-support needs.
• Respond to changing priorities and work effectively as a team member or leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed