Job Title/Position: Aquarist l

• Reports to: General Aquarium Curator


• Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday- Saturday
  
  
  
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours subject to change
  
  
  
  


• Pay Rate: $17.00-18.50 per hour plus benefits

 

JOB SUMMARY

Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Reiman Aquarium within Discovery World Science + Technology Center.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

 

• Work with an assortment of fish, elasmobranchs, aquatic invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, and freshwater plants


• Prepare diets for the animals and perform routine feedings


• Ensure optimal care for Aquarium or Terrarium animals and plants by testing water quality, performing water changes/changing out substrates, making saltwater as needed, and monitoring temperature and humidity levels


• Monitor and maintain multiple exhibits and their life support systems; conduct backwashes, water changes, protein skimmer and pump maintenance


• Help design exhibits and help select animals for the Aquarium. Assist with acquisition and transport as needed


• Assist with aquaculture, quarantine, and treatment procedures as directed by the Curator and the Quarantine Specialist - Aquarist 3


• Dive for routine maintenance in warm and cold-water temperatures using equipment provided by Discovery World


• Work individually but also collaborate and coordinate with coworkers and Curator to complete shared responsibilities such as daily opening and closing checklists, monthly/weekly checklists, and any other team projects


• Perform biopsies, necropsies and administer medication under supervision of the Curator, Quarantine Specialist - Aquarist 3, or the Veterinarian, as needed


• Fill out appropriate checklists and logs for animal acquisition, health, relocation, mortality, and routine maintenance


• Acquire knowledge continuously of all animals, life support, and husbandry tasks in the Aquarium and continually update assigned exhibits’ Standard Operating Procedures as needed


• Keep back of house and Aquarium work areas clean and organized


• Work in partnership with the Guest Services Team, Education Department, Maintenance Shop, Public Relations Team, and other Discovery World Departments to ensure an excellent visitor experience


• Participate in public speaking programming, work with children, and perform tours, theatre shows, teach classes, and other educational opportunities


• Mentor new Interns and Volunteers on day-to-day operations


• Participate in weekly Aquarium, and monthly All-Staff meetings


• Ability to open, close, and run the day-to-day operations of the Aquarium alone, in the absence of the Curator and other Aquarists, when necessary


• Ability to network within the Aquarium, Zoo, and/or other science and technology industries


• Be able to spontaneously adapt and be flexible as every day is different 


• Perform all other duties as assigned