Water Quality Tech- Special Projects
1 day ago Full Job Description General Purpose This position assists our life support techs in daily operation, maintenance, and care for aquatic animal collections.
This position will regularly interact with Zoo guests to answer questions, provide animal information, and ensure an excellent guest experience.
We are pleased to offer this position an Employee Assistance Program, 401K, Paid CA Sick Time earned on an accrued basis.
The pay range for this position is $16.
00 - $19.
00 per hour.
Offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.
Essential Accountabilities Collects data and completes water chemistry analysis for all life support systems in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
Conducts daily rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, generators, chillers, air handlers and other filtration equipment.
Performs regular preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair to analytical instrumentation, probes.
Provides animal husbandry in accordance with established protocols and medical concerns.
Maintains adequate stock of all section supplies and reports low inventory levels to supervisor in a timely manner.
Reports any animal health or husbandry concerns to Life Support ZAM or Curator and Vet staff.
Proactively engages in common water quality and Aquatic husbandry and health practices.
Prepares and administers appropriate daily diets at designated times.
Implements effective behavioral enrichment for selected animals and establishes a thorough written routine for assigned section.
Actively observes animals' behavior, checking for any signs of illness or disorder, reports irregularities and abnormal behavior to supervisor.
Maintains accurate feeding, health, and welfare records of assigned animals.
Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
Performs special assignments and projects as requested and assists with other shifts as needed.
Qualifications High School diploma required.
Minimum one (1) year related experience in a zoological or wildlife facility preferred.
Strong verbal and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Valid California driver's license and good driving record, preferred.
Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.
Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.
Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
This position is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel; use hands and arms for care of animals and cleaning of enclosures.
Regularly required to climb stairs or ladders.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift up to 75 pounds.
Evaluating animal health, diet, or environment requires, sight, hearing and sense of smell.
Visual acuity to read printed instructions and safety information, and to assess animal behavior.
Color perception is also required.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Work Environment The position functions both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of animals with risk of animal bites (including venomous), zoonotic disease, and other animal-related injury.
The employee may be required to work at heights.
Occasional travel may be required.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position will regularly interact with Zoo guests to answer questions, provide animal information, and ensure an excellent guest experience.
We are pleased to offer this position an Employee Assistance Program, 401K, Paid CA Sick Time earned on an accrued basis.
The pay range for this position is $16.
00 - $19.
00 per hour.
Offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.
Essential Accountabilities Collects data and completes water chemistry analysis for all life support systems in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
Conducts daily rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, generators, chillers, air handlers and other filtration equipment.
Performs regular preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair to analytical instrumentation, probes.
Provides animal husbandry in accordance with established protocols and medical concerns.
Maintains adequate stock of all section supplies and reports low inventory levels to supervisor in a timely manner.
Reports any animal health or husbandry concerns to Life Support ZAM or Curator and Vet staff.
Proactively engages in common water quality and Aquatic husbandry and health practices.
Prepares and administers appropriate daily diets at designated times.
Implements effective behavioral enrichment for selected animals and establishes a thorough written routine for assigned section.
Actively observes animals' behavior, checking for any signs of illness or disorder, reports irregularities and abnormal behavior to supervisor.
Maintains accurate feeding, health, and welfare records of assigned animals.
Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
Performs special assignments and projects as requested and assists with other shifts as needed.
Qualifications High School diploma required.
Minimum one (1) year related experience in a zoological or wildlife facility preferred.
Strong verbal and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Valid California driver's license and good driving record, preferred.
Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed.
Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.
Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
This position is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel; use hands and arms for care of animals and cleaning of enclosures.
Regularly required to climb stairs or ladders.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift up to 75 pounds.
Evaluating animal health, diet, or environment requires, sight, hearing and sense of smell.
Visual acuity to read printed instructions and safety information, and to assess animal behavior.
Color perception is also required.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Work Environment The position functions both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of animals with risk of animal bites (including venomous), zoonotic disease, and other animal-related injury.
The employee may be required to work at heights.
Occasional travel may be required.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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