Aquarium Maintenance Specialist

Help keep local saltwater fish and coral aquariums pristine and thriving. You’ll perform on-site cleaning,water testing, routine maintenance, and light equipment service for residential and business clients.

This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and perfect for reef keepers who love stable parameters, healthy livestock,and clear communication. Training on our workflows and safety procedures is provided.

• Provide on-site saltwater aquarium cleaning and maintenance for homes and businesses (glass/acrylic cleaning, algae removal, substrate vacuuming)
• Perform routine water testing (salinity, pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate) and document results
• Execute partial water changes, salt mixing, and RO/DI top-offs; set dosing schedules as needed to maintain stable parameters
• Inspect and maintain equipment: sumps, skimmers, return pumps, power heads, heaters/chillers, ATO, UV, and filtration media replacements
• Acclimate livestock (fish, inverts, corals), monitor health and behavior, and implement quarantine/biosecurity best practices
• Troubleshoot emergencies (parameter swings, disease outbreaks, equipment failure) and provide clear action plans to clients
• Plan efficient service routes, maintain inventory of salt, additives, test kits, and parts; track service notes and photos after each visit
• Communicate maintenance findings and recommendations to clients in a friendly, professional manner; schedule follow-ups
• Assist with new tank set-ups, aquascaping, plumbing, and periodic deep-clean or move services

• 2+ years maintaining saltwater/reef aquariums professionally or as an advanced hobbyist
• Strong understanding of reef chemistry and stability (salinity, pH, KH/Alk, Ca, Mg, nutrients)
• Hands-on experience with sumps, protein skimmers, ATO, RO/DI systems, UV sterilizers, and dosing pumps
• Comfortable handling livestock, acclimation, coral placement/fragging basics, and disease identification
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs (salt, water containers, equipment) and work safely around water/electricity
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and punctual time management for route-based work
• Clear communication with clients; organized note-taking and photo logging of each service
• Availability for occasional evenings/weekends and emergency calls
• Preferred:
  Certified Aquarist or related training; local service experience in commercial settings

• Competitive pay with tips potential and performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible scheduling and local routes
• All required tools, test kits, and high-quality salt/additives provided
• Paid time off
• Team events and reef-focused learning days
• Education stipend for certifications and courses

We're a Colorado-based fish and coral shop offering local services such as maintenance, builds, and dosing.