Water Quality and Life Support Technician
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct water quality tests and maintain live exhibits through daily inspections of life support equipment including ozone generators, oxygen generators, compressors, pumps, drum filters, and high rate sand filters. Perform laboratory and tank-side analyses using spectrophotometry, titration, coliform testing, and handheld meters while recording all maintenance according to approved protocols. Work with staff to address system problems, ensure proper water chemistry for the living collection, and perform data entry for water quality databases. Assist with care of support buildings, respond to facility emergencies including severe weather, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This part-time role reports to the Aquatic Curator at the Greensboro Science Center, offering coverage from Friday to Monday, 8am to 12pm, with a starting pay of $15.00/hr.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of basic aquarium related water quality parameters and water chemistry (e.g. temperature, pH, salinity, DO, total residual oxidant, nitrogenous compounds, etc…) and their relationships to LSS.
- General knowledge of plumbing with an understanding of theories, designs and techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
- Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 60 lbs.) with extended standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying, etc.
- Must be well organized, have keen observation skills, and good human relation skills.
- Ability to make decisions and work independently.
- Ability to work in a high public area.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Availability for facility emergencies, including storm response.
- Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.
Desired Qualifications
- AALSO certifications
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