Aquarist I - SaltwaterFreshwater

Position: Aquarist I Saltwater/Freshwater

Schedule: Saturday Wednesday 7:30 am 4:30 pm

Compensation: $17

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Level I Aquarist to join our team. This position is split between the Freshwater and Saltwater departments with responsibilities focused on providing exceptional care for the animals in our exhibits. The Aquarist will manage systems for callouts assist with group activities such as shark feeds and support various animal care functions throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a background in biology or zoology handson experience in animal care and a passion for continuous learning and improvement. As an integral part of our team the Aquarist will maintain high standards of care and support the operations of exhibits and holding systems in alignment with aquarium protocols.

About Us

At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium we bring Earths ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014 we have welcomed over 9 million visitors and provided educational experiences to more than 650000 students. With a major expansion underway were on track to become the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and one of the top five in the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned systems during staff callouts and assist with daily coverage.
• Perform setup maintenance and care of exhibits and holding systems.
• Prepare and dispense animal diets following established protocols.
• Maintain water quality and clarity according to LLPA standards.
• Administer medications under supervision of the Veterinarian or Director of Husbandry.
• Perform regular inspections of systems assessing animal health and behavior.
• Serve as a mentor for volunteers and interns providing training and oversight.
• Maintain clean and safe workspaces including exhibits and backofhouse areas.
• Support daily recordkeeping and report on animal health water quality and system functionality.
• Participate in approved research opportunities as needed.
• Assist with animal transport transfers and various procedures.

Qualifications:

• College degree in biology zoology or related field or equivalent handson experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in animal care within an aquarium zoological facility or related environment.
• Valid drivers license required; If not Utahissued a Utah drivers license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• SCUBA certification may be required with the potential to perform dives for maintenance animal care and collections.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and swim.
• Ability to stand walk and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to work with chemicals and operate power tools or machinery.
• Ability to work in hot cold and noisy environments both indoors and outdoors.

Special Working Conditions:

• Exposure to various weather conditions and uneven work surfaces.
• Work in confined spaces elevated platforms and underwater environments.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health benefits including vision dental medical HSA FSA pet insurance paid maternity/paternity leave EAP
• Generous PTO and holiday package with 12 paid holidays and PTO accrual starting at 80hrs a year and reaching 176hrs by year 5.
• 401K eligibility and full vesting within 90 days of employment with an employer match of up to 4.
• Free individual Aquarium membership as well as memberships to gift to family and friends.
• Catered staff lunches twice a month

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for do not discriminate on the basis of age race color ethnicity national origin ancestry creed religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status veteran status or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations please contact.