Aquarist - Part-Time

Bass Pro Shops•Sayreville, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The aquarist will provide husbandry care for the animals housed at Bass Pro Store and executes related work to maintain the exhibits. This role involves SCUBA diving to clean aquariums, performing scheduled fish feeding shows, servicing the entire Life Support System (LSS) for all exhibits, and analyzing water quality via multiple instrument testing. This is a customer-facing position and requires a positive attitude when interacting with guests.

Requirements

Certified Scuba diver (must provide copy of dive certification)
Certified First Aid / CPR / AED
Clean driving record and must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
Ability to observe and act upon relevant changes in animal behaviors and conditions.
Adaptability with a changing schedule when working with animals.
Understanding of practical principles of animal behavior and the ability to work with live animals safely.
Demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot a system with a systematic approach to problem solving.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings and holidays.
Ability to lift, push or pull 100 pounds.
Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
This position exposes the employee to various heights, ladders, catwalks and stairs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with elasmobranchs preferred
Limited mechanical and plumbing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains animal life support systems, i.e. plumbing, pumps, filters, foam fractionators, heaters, and other aquarium components.
Maintains familiarity with all aspects of LSS including electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
Completes all items on assigned maintenance schedule.
Performs fish feeding shows (diving and narration).
Assists in record keeping for all the exhibits including holding tanks.
Prepares and distributes diets for all animals.
Performs water quality tests and analyzes the results for trends or potential issues.
Provides general care for all animals in the collection.
Performs biopsies and assists in the identification of parasites and other problems.
Provides objective reporting to management on animal behavior and health.
Travels to local sights to perform maintenance tasks and pick up supplies.
Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.
Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.
Uses occasional independent judgment to complete work assignments.