Water Quality and Life Support Technician

the Greensboro Science Center•Greensboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is hiring a Part-Time Water Quality and Life Support Technician who will report directly to the Aquatic Curator. This P/T WQ position will provide coverage to our water quality lab and life support team. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: running water quality tests and communicating systems that are outside of normal operating parameters and completing rounds on both aquatic and terrestrial LSS systems. GSC is a 68,000-square-foot AZA and AAM-accredited science museum and a 33,000-square-foot aquarium and 22-acre zoo. The Wiseman Aquarium features African black-footed penguins, small-clawed Asian otters, a 90,000-gallon reef exhibit, a 7,000-gallon ray touch tank, and a multi-taxon Amazon exhibit housing small primates, reptiles, and Amazonian fish. We also display several other animals including a giant Pacific octopus, jellies, corals, seahorses, Indo-Pacific fishes, and more. Candidates should expect to work Fri-Mon from 8am to 12pm. This position is non-exempt and may be required to work inclement weather events regardless of aquarium/zoo operational status.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of basic aquarium related water quality parameters and water chemistry (e.g. temperature, pH, salinity, DO, total residual oxidant, nitrogenous compounds, etc…) and their relationships to LSS.
General knowledge of plumbing with an understanding of theories, designs and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 60 lbs.) with extended standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying, etc.
Must be well organized, have keen observation skills, and good human relation skills.
Ability to make decisions and work independently.
Ability to work in a high public area.
Successful completion of a background check.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Availability for facility emergencies, including storm response.

Nice To Haves

AALSO certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs water quality tests on systems and works with staff to address problems that may arise.
Maintains live exhibits through daily inspections of life support equipment including but not limited to: ozone generators, oxygen generators, compressors, pumps, drum filters, high rate sand filters and associated equipment.
Identify and record all maintenance performed to LSS equipment according to approved protocols and procedures.
Perform laboratory and tank-side analyses of system water; techniques utilized include spectrophotometry, titration, coliform testing and use of handheld meters.
Perform data entry and maintenance of water quality databases.
Work in conjunction with Aquarists to ensure proper water chemistry and conditions exist for the living collection.
Assist with care of support buildings and common work spaces as well as departmental equipment and supplies.
Respond as essential personnel for facility emergencies including severe weather.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local municipality, state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance with all company policy and procedure documents.