Temp - Life Support Systems Technician

Position: Temporary Life Support Systems Technicians

Compensation: $21.00/hr DOE

Position Summary:

We are hiring 4 temporary Life Support Systems (LSS) Technicians to support the care and maintenance of live animal exhibits. These technicians will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining all equipment and infrastructure related to aquatic life support systems. Key duties include performing routine maintenance backwash filters conducting water changes and managing chemical additions to ensure water quality. Candidates with previous plumbing experience are strongly preferred. LSS Technicians may also assist in the construction of new systems and the replacement of existing equipment.

About Us

At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium we bring Earths ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014 we have welcomed over 10 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all cleaning and maintenance of life support equipment supplies support spaces
• Responsible for management of aquarium water supplies including synthetic seawater production disinfection testing and life support system operation
• Responsible for timely response to life support failures that affect animal health or habitat integrity
• Proactively review records and inspect life support equipment function to identify system issuesWork closely with a diverse staff of employees and volunteers
• Maintains all necessary records and reviews regularly in support of ensuring other priorities
• Responsible for supporting institutional and best practice standards
• Assist with other life support-related projects

Qualifications:

• An AA degree or equivalent experience in a relevant trade
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating maintaining and repairing plumbing and/or related equipment.

Critical Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields: life support equipment operation plumbing electrical water chemistry water disinfection technology.
• Ability to work with power tools and other equipment.
• Good interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintaining a consistent professional attitude high motivation and ability to accept feedback.
• Interest in developing efficiency good time management and demonstrated desire for growth.

Certificates Licenses Registrations

• Valid Utah drivers license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Outdoor and indoor environments in varying weather conditions including: elevated platforms aquarium habitats uneven surfaces enclosed spaces noisy workspaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs ability to swim ability to stand for long periods of time ability to walk up and down ladders ability to work with various cleaning chemicals ability to operate power tools or heavy machinery ability to drive aquarium vehicles.

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.