Senior Aquatics Specialist

Petco•Cumming, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role at Petco, a company dedicated to improving the lives of pets and pet parents for over 60 years, focuses on the comprehensive care and management of aquatic life within a Pet Care Center (PCC). The Senior Aquatics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all aquatic animals, maintaining their habitats, and educating both guests and fellow partners on aquatic care. The position involves inventory management, sales support, and adherence to operational guidelines to create an optimal environment for aquatic life and a positive experience for customers. Petco emphasizes a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous career development, aiming to empower partners to make a real difference in the lives of pets.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for freshwater and marine aquatic life
High level of knowledge of aquatic life
Aptitude for sales techniques
Professional appearance and demeanor
Keen and genuine interest in animals and their care
Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Completing all assigned Petco Animal Care training programs
High school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
Proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships
Exceptional communication skills
Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs

Responsibilities

Ensure that all aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care by adhering to all operational guidelines, policies, and procedures
Complete all aquatic maintenance
Assess and address aquatic life health and conditions (e.g. medicate, water change, remove from sale, etc.)
Create Companion Animal Incident Reports as needed
Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise and educate other PCC partners in aquatic care and maintenance
Effectively place aquatic life orders and special-order requests in order to maximize sales and inventory to meet customer’s needs
Act as primary resource, utilizing our selling model to support guests and other PCC partners regarding all aquatic education and care
Participate in the completion of all aquatic life physical inventory counts
Collaborate with the CAL to analyze department inventory management data, CAPI results and recommend areas for improvement
Ensure aquatic life and merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests
Perform routine housekeeping tasks such as aquarium system maintenance, sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, etc.
Accurately completes required digital paperwork (e.g., water test results, receiving POs, etc.) in a timely manner within the aquatic department
Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision
Utilize selling behaviors to identify and solve for guest needs both today and in the future
Maintain safety protocols to contribute to a safe environment for partners, guests and pets
Be a part of a collaborative culture centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets
Participate in developmental programs to support continued growth throughout your career