Diver

DIVER – Curatorial Department

Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented individual to provide proper care for all animals with a strong focus on exhibit maintenance. Applicants must be a certified scuba diver, highly skilled, and previous aquarium experience is preferred.

• Inter‑ and intra‑department communication.
• Attend daily curatorial meetings to report problems or concerns for assigned tanks and receive task assignments.
• Check life‑support systems of aquariums and open‑ocean exhibit.
• Participate in daily food preparations, feedings, and log observations.
• Deliver dive‑link presentations to enhance learning and the guest experience.
• Maintain exhibits: clean and maintain tanks in Living Reef daily; check exhibits daily for cleanliness.
• Fill air tanks for dives.
• Participate in tours and presentations, including Dive‑Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School, and Private Tours.

• Diver certification.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fish and invertebrates.
• Pass a mandated dive physical annually.
• CPR, first aid, and AED certification; maintain current certifications.
• 4‑year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

• Unlimited daily aquarium access during normal business hours (employee, immediate family).
• Paid time off – accumulated based on hours worked.
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Group life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan; eligibility requirements apply.
• F&B and retail discounts; some restrictions may apply.

192 Māʻalaea Road, Wailuku, Hawaiʻi 96793

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