Life Support Systems Technician

• System Operations & Maintenance
• System Support & Improvements
• Project Implementation (Senior Techs)
• Safety & Compliance
• Training & Development

• Knowledge of industry animal welfare safety and other regulatory compliance standards (such as OSHA).
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment. Multilingual and multicultural communication skills and experience are preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Aquariums Mission and Values including Regenerative and Equity work.
• Commitment to sustainability and regenerative practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across departments. Consistently and proactively communicate track and organize work to keep self on track and others in the loop.
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in evolving or uncertain environments.
• Highly observant and comfortable performing repetitive manual tasks
• The following training/certifications are provided by the Aquarium and must be successfully completed in first 180 days of employment (and maintained thereafter)
  • Scissor and Articulated Boom Lift Training
  • Forklift Training
  • Ladder Safety Training
  • Confined Space Training
  • Woodshop Safety Training
  • CPR Training
  • Respirator Fit Test Training
  • Fall Protection Training
  • Valid Washington State Drivers License (training and certification are not provided by the Aquarium)
• All Aquarium staff and volunteers are expected to participate in advancing and integrating into their work Diversity Equity Inclusion and Regenerative practices in alignment with our S.A.L.I.S.H. Values.

• Combination of 3 years experience in engineering marine biology aquaculture facilities operations or a related field. Preference for a minimum of 2 years of that experience in LSS operations in an aquarium zoo or aquatic research facility.
• General technical proficiency in water filtration chemical treatment and aquatic system operations repair and maintenance.
• General knowledge in the operation and maintenance of LSS control systems.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems or other related maintenance recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of how to safely use power and hand tools.
• Basic understanding of how to read and interpret blueprints plans and specifications.

• Combination of 4 years of experience in engineering marine biology aquaculture facilities operations or a related field. Preference for a minimum of 3 years of that experience in LSS operations in an aquarium zoo or aquatic research facility.
• Strong technical expertise in water filtration chemical treatment and aquatic system mechanics. Example: demonstrated experience in designing or safely modifying LSS systems that require expertise in 4 out the 8 following specialties: controls and electronics liquid and gas circulation filtration temperature control disinfection habitat construction plumbing and water quality.
• General knowledge of animal husbandry requirements in an Aquarium operation including water quality needs.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and/or other similar preventive maintenance programs.
• General knowledge of building mechanical systems their operations and their interconnectedness with LSS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints plans and specifications

• Work takes place in both office and mechanical/industrial environments including confined spaces rooftops and over water.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and crawl.
• Frequently required to lift 50 pounds and may be required to team lift heavier weights.
• The vision requirements include ability to adjust focus peripheral vision and close vision.
• Able to work at heights (i.e. ladders and use of aerial lifts).
• Exposure to outside weather conditions and noise from machinery and visitors when the Aquarium is busy.
• Must be able and willing to safely use a scissor lift and other power equipment to complete responsibilities.
• Occasional flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
• Exposure tonoise chemicals and biohazards in certain work areas withappropriate safetymeasures in place.
  
  

How to apply:The Seattle Aquarium is committed to expanding a diverse equitable and inclusive conservation movement. We are invested in building an Aquarium with a wide variety of backgrounds identities languages cultural ways of knowing and life experiences. We know research shows that society has conditioned communities of color trans and gender non-conforming people immigrants people with disabilities and other marginalized candidates to more frequently not apply to a job because they dont feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed even if they are qualified. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

Interested candidates should upload a résumé to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.

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Note:If offered the position candidates must pass a background check. Conviction record is not an automatic disqualifier; we are a second chance employer.

About the Seattle Aquarium:The Seattle Aquarium is a respected authority on Puget Sound the Salish Sea and the worlds one ocean. Our team increases awareness and drives the change needed to preserve and protect our marine environment by providing excellent care and wellbeing for over 5000 animals to create an inspiring visitor experience offer engaging daytime and evening events conservation education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds community outreach to marginalized populations research that advances understanding of animals in our care and their counterparts in the wild advocacy and policy work an award-winning volunteer program high-impact marketing and communications and more.

Our values developed in conjunction with our staff include commitments to adopting and promoting sustainable practices creating awe-inspiring experiences constantly learning and improving fostering an inclusive community maintaining scientific credibility through evidence-based practices and honoring our unique place by using our location and history as a lens for larger understanding.

Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums were among the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. by attendance and we welcome over 1 million people eachyear guidedby our mission ofInspiring Conservation of Our MarineEnvironment.Learn more at.