AquaristLife Support Systems Specialist

Craft WOW Moments. Inspire Action. Drive Conservation.

At Tanganyika Wildlife Park we go beyond caring for animals. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make you say WOW. Inspiring generations to become conservation champions.

If youre passionate about animals driven by purpose and believe that one moment can change a life then this is where you belong.

Why Tanganyika

A Front Row Seat to Conservation in Action

Were not a zoo. Were an experience. At Tanganyika youll be part of a team pioneering interactive conservation experiences that educate engage and empower. We do conservation a bit different our focus is conservation one person at a time. Making people aware of the species getting them interested and then calling them to action.

Work That Gives You Goosebumps

From helping a toddler feed a giraffe for the first time to guiding a training session with a curious lemur your job here is anything but ordinary. This is the kind of place where work and wonder collide.

Real Growth. Real Mentorship. Real Impact.

Whether youre starting your career or seeking your next challenge Tanganyika invests in you. We care about you beyond the workplace with initiatives to help our team reduce their consumer debt to an employee assistance program to our Dream Manager program we want you to become the best YOU.

A Culture That CaresFor Animals and Humans

We lead with love and it shows. Our team is fiercely supportive deeply passionate and united by a shared purpose. And yes your co-workers might include sloths rhinos and porcupines.

Purpose That Reaches Beyond the Park

Every moment you create here fuels a global mission. Whether its supporting field conservation projects or inspiring a child to become a future biologist your work leaves a legacy.

Tanganyika is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Aquarist / Life Support Systems Technician to support the daily care of aquatic animals and the operation maintenance and improvement of life support systems (LSS). This position plays a critical role in ensuring optimal water quality animal health and exhibit presentation while maintaining safe and reliable life support infrastructure. This role will be responsible for bringing a new aquarium and touch tank area online including setting up water quality lab and assisting in acquiring animals.

What Youll Do

Animal Care & Husbandry

• Provide daily care for aquatic animals including feeding behavioral observation cleaning and enrichment

• Monitor animal health and promptly report concerns to veterinary team.

• Execute animal moves acclimations and introductions

• Monitor Water Quality

• Maintain accurate animal care and water quality records

Life Support Systems (LSS)

• Operate monitor and maintain aquatic life support systems (filtration pumps UV ozone protein skimmers chillers heaters etc.)

• Perform routine water quality testing and make necessary adjustments

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and system failures

• Conduct installation upgrades and repairs of LSS equipment and plumbing.

Exhibit & Facility Support

• Maintain aquatic exhibits to high standards of appearance and animal welfare

• Assist with exhibit renovations tank cleaning and diving operations (if certified)

• Follow all safety animal welfare and accreditation standards (e.g. AZA guidelines)

• Maintain all bodies of treated of water at the park including penguin and otter pools splash park and swimming pools.

• Maintain 6 exhibits 3 holding exhibits (moon jellies archerfish Dr. Fish)

Team & Public Engagement

• Work collaboratively with animal care veterinary and maintenance teams

• Guest Engagement: conduct public education programs behind-the-scenes tours or keeper talks as assigned

• Support conservation research and sustainability initiatives when applicable

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as aquarist/life support professional.

• Hands-on experience with aquatic animal care and/or life support systems

• Knowledge of water chemistry and aquatic filtration systems

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with pumps plumbing and tools

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends holidays and emergency call-ins

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet confined or outdoor environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a zoo aquarium or aquaculture facility

• Experience with marine systems large-volume filtration or automated controls

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology Marine Biology Aquaculture Zoology or a related field

What We Offer

• Starting rate of $37440 - $49920 based on experience

• Year round hourly full-time position

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• HSA

• 401(k)

• Unlimited PTO starting at 90 days

• In-House Discounts

• EAP - mental well-being program including therapy sessions for all staff and their immediate family

• Free admission to TWP for yourself and family

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