Newport Aquarium Animal Life Support Technician I - Full Time

Newport Aquarium • Newport, KY

403d • $37,440 - $37,440

About The Position

The Animal Life Support Technician I at Newport Aquarium is responsible for the daily monitoring and maintenance of life support systems and facility security. This role involves assisting with routine maintenance, troubleshooting system malfunctions, and ensuring optimal water quality for aquatic life. The technician will work closely with more experienced Life Support Technicians and contribute to the overall care and management of the aquarium's systems.

Requirements

• Two years previous experience in a related area preferred.
• Sound knowledge of materials and techniques used in this field.
• Knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and/or electric is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Understanding of Life Support System (LSS) theory and operation.
• Current Scuba certification highly desired.
• Excellent observation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of aquatic animal care and husbandry practices.

Responsibilities

• Daily visual/physical monitoring of husbandry operated systems and facility security.
• Report any problems to Level 2 or 3 Life Support Techs.
• Learn from Level 2 and 3 Life Support Tech's actions to alleviate problems.
• Assist with routine and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Perform visual inspections of equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair/adjustment.
• Clean clogged system strainer baskets and change dirty filters.
• Routine backwashing of individual systems when filter differentials reach undesired pressures.
• Log each backwash and water change in water lab log notes.
• Report any system malfunction that influences water quality to the water lab.
• Record data onto flowsheets at specified intervals, including temperature, water levels, and flow rates.
• Monitor unit operation and chiller unit operation, adjusting or reporting problems as necessary.
• Mix salt recipe according to water lab calculations.
• Maintain saltwater levels throughout the building and keep Level 2 and 3 informed of usage.
• Record all operations and maintenance actions taken during shift in appropriate logbook.
• Assist Facilities maintenance/Husbandry staff when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• 40 sick hours, 40 personal hours, 8 Holidays, and 80 Vacation Hours annually.
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match.
• Free entrance for you and your dependents to most Herschend Enterprises' properties.
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket per pay period.
• Discounts at Sharky's Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop.
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family.
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree