Student Summer Aquaria Technician (WS-ST2)
Northfield, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Aquarium Student Technician
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
Department Name: Biology
Unit Number (5 digits): 11120
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Stockroom Manager
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Students use safe handling methods work to maintain clean habitats for fish.
Transferable Skills:
Essential Work skills
Organization/Planning
Duties and Responsibilities:
Routinely change water and feed fish Check and change filters as needed
Monitor water chemistry adjust as needed Report changes/concerns to supervisor
Maintain weekly log of water chemistry Monitor health of reef creatures
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Experience maintaining aquaria Dependable and punctual
Able to work with limited supervision Attention to detail
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching stooping twisting/pivoting reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. operating hand tools and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors and rare exposure to loud noise respiratory factors and chemicals to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
Required Experience:
IC