Aquatics Technician

* Applicant must have the ability to troubleshoot complex water treatment and filtration systems.
* Experience with advanced water chemistry analysis techniques.
* Possess an understanding of aquarium water chillers, heat exchangers, UV and ozone systems, reverse osmosis, fractionators, plumbing application, pumps, motors and filtration equipment.
* Hours 7:30am-4:30pm with a 1-hour meal period.
* Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned provider.
* This position works a rotating work schedule, including weekends and Holidays.
* Must be able to work split weekends, holidays and after regular work shifts.
* Position is considered "Essential/Mandatory Staff" requiring work on adverse weather days and during zoo emergencies.
* Employee must complete Entry Permit Confined Space training within 6 months of hire.
* Perform work in
** confined spaces
** such as filter pits, vaults, sumps, tanks, and mechanical rooms in accordance with safety protocols
* Follow confined space entry procedures, including atmospheric testing, lockout/tagout, use of PPE, and coordination with safety attendants
* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have good physical agility, strength, vision, and hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments.
* Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
* Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with zoo staff and the public.
* ** Be sure to complete the application in full**.
** Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.
**** Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
**** Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
**** Click*
* ** to learn about employee perks and benefits****.
**** Click*
* ** to see the Total Compensation Calculator****.
*** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:
Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
#J-18808-Ljbffr