Animal Care, Aquarist FULL-TIME

Job Summary

Job Type: Full-Time (32-40 hrs./week)

Salary: $18.00 to $22.00 /hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401K and PTO

General Description:

Performs management and maintenance of aquariums in residential and commercial settings. Provides basic animal husbandry for a variety of fish, inverts and coral, maintains components of filtration systems, monitors water quality, and cleans aquatic habitats. Ensures high quality service is delivered to our clients.

Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities

80%: Performs routine husbandry, filter operation and exhibit maintenance tasks for assigned aquariums and their specimens. Includes, but not limited to, regular feedings, health and behavioral observations, water quality monitoring and filter maintenance, and exhibit cleaning. Responsible for aquascaping and general aesthetics of exhibits.

10%: Performs preventative maintenance/repairs on live exhibit filtration.

10%: Responsible for the hygiene of areas surrounding aquariums and filtration.

Requirements:

Education (preferred): B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with course-work in zoology, aquatic biology and chemistry preferred however we will consider candidates without a degree or a degree in progress.

Experience (preferred): One year in a retail aquarium store, hatchery or public aquarium preferred however we will consider candidates without this experience who have a strong desire and aptitude to learn.

Valid Open Water dive certification is preferred.
Aptitude in science and art/design is preferred.

Hour are flexible, but may be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency type circumstances.

Travel between regional locations will be required. Employees must have reliable transportation and will be required to use their own vehicle to get to job sites. A travel stipend is included.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• In a few sentences, tell us why you are applying for this job. Why do you want to join our team?
• In a few sentences, briefly describe your aquarium experience?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60612 (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $18 - $22