Aquarium LSS

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Galveston, TX 77554Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: OtherJOB SUMMARY:

Job responsibilities include routine operation of life support systems, minor and routine maintenance on life support systems and exhibit enhancement systems. Responsibilities include departmental project work and other duties as assigned.

POSITION AUTHORITY:

The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.

POSITION GUIDELINES:

Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.

QualificationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Aquarium

Adjust water quality conditions according to LSS Manager instructions
Perform filter backwashes on exhibit systems as required
Perform water discharge and refilling when required
Perform water movement, chemical treatments and tests to produce and maintain exhibit water
Perform water reclamation on systems after backwash
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on life support equipment
Monitor and adjust life support equipment

Rainforest

Perform filter backwashes and maintenance on systems as required
Perform water discharge and refilling when required
Provide maintenance assistance as required
Provide technical information as required
Monitor and control exhibit conditions after hours (evening and graveyard)

Equipment Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance on life support equipment and on exhibit enhancement systems
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on life support equipment and on exhibit enhancement systems
Assist with major maintenance on equipment as required

Technical Assistance

Assist Biologists with technical information and assistance on special projects; i.e. plumbing, light construction and minor exhibit fabrication
Conduct tours of life support equipment areas as required
Provide technical information as required

Communications

Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant Curators, and Curators on exhibit backwash schedules, status of water systems, and status of water quality
Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant Curators and Curators on problems with life support systems, exhibit enhancement systems and other equipment in animal support and life support areas
Coordinate routine, minor and preventative maintenance activities with Maintenance department
Inform maintenance department if major repairs are required on life support, exhibit enhancement and other equipment

Department Management

Ensure appropriate records are maintained
Communicate needs and order supplies as needed

Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a valid driver’s license

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must be reliable and responsible
Must be organized and self-motivated with a desire to see projects through to completion
Must have basic working knowledge of pumps and motors
Must have basic mechanical, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills
Must have basic computer skills
Must be observant and able to work with other employees in a polite, patient manner
Be available for a variety of shifts and be flexible for shift changes when and if required
Must be flexible during holiday and vacation periods to fill required schedule
Must be available for overtime, both non-emergency and emergency situations, and be available 24 hours a day for some on-call work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in water with temperatures ranging upwards of 45°F
Heavy lifting (greater than 50 pounds on occasion), walking and working within a wet environment
Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold weather, hot weather, rain, mud, ocean environments and dry land
Occasional confined space entry required