Facilites Aquarist

Job Description

Boodleshire Aquatics is looking for an ambitious, dynamic individual who wants to join a team of passionate aquarists as they grow a custom aquarium design, installation, and maintenance firm in Kansas City. 

We are looking for someone who can contribute to the positions of (1) Facilities Aquarist and (2) Marketing Coordinator.

As a Facilities Aquarist, you will work alongside both aquarists and assist in the duties necessary to seamlessly operate the Boodleshire Studio, including the workshop and gallery. The facilities aquarist will report directly to the Facilities Manager and will be assigned duties pertaining to the management of the livestock and display aquariums, the cleanliness and order of the facility, and the maintenance of the service vehicles. This is the primary role and will account for most of your time. 

As a Marketing Coordinator, you would be responsible for the execution of marketing campaigns as designed by the Marketing Manager. Your input and development of these campaigns would also be a welcome addition. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and posting content, then managing the social media accounts, the outreach events, and any other marketing campaigns developed. The extent to which you deliver on these responsibilities is only limited by your abilities, skills, and ambition. This is the secondary role and is limited by availability. 

The split of duties will depend on the time available, however, the tasks of Facilites Aquarist will take precedence over that of Marketing Coordinator. 

This position begins at 10 hours a week of paid training for 1 month. If you are a successful candidate, it ends with a part-time, 10 -12 hour a week position with performance bonuses available. 

This position is more than just part-time help. The right candidate will also have the desire, ambition, initiative, and skills to grow in the position, contributing to the growth of Boodleshire Aquatics in exchange for performance and profit based bonuses, and the possibility of advancement in the company including a full time position with salary, unlimited PTO, and equity in the company, in addition to the benefits already offered. 

Company Background

Boodleshire Aquatics specializes in luxury custom aquarium design, installation, and maintenance. We offer complete services to our residential and commercial clients. Other services include consultation, one-time cleaning, and moving. 

Our company values are honesty, reliability, consistency, meticulousness, and knowledge. 

We were established in 2020 and are located in Lenexa, Kansas. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Aquarium and Facilities Care  (Your Main Focus)

• Perform daily and weekly water changes, testing, feeding, and cleaning for the livestock and display aquariums, keeping every parameter within its safe range.
• Monitor livestock and display health and flag concerns early, such as abnormal algae growth, sick fish, coral issues, or equipment problems.
• Keep aquariums equipped and running optimally, submitting order requests for equipment and supplies as needed.
• Keep the Studio clean and orderly, including the Gallery, the Workshop, and shared spaces like the kitchen and bathroom.
• Keep the service vehicles clean, organized, and current on routine maintenance.
• Perform or coordinate small repairs to keep the facility functioning efficiently.

Marketing Support  (A Growing Part of the Role)

• Post consistent content to our social media channels on a set schedule.
• Capture simple photos and short videos of our builds, livestock, and Studio life.
• Help keep our Google Business profile and online listings current.
• Assist with logistics for outreach events like open houses and artist talks.
• Support the marketing campaigns and content ideas the Marketing Manager develops.

Additional Duties

• Attend workshops, conferences, tradeshows, events, and provided education opportunities.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Offer and receive feedback and constructive criticism.
• Actively participate in the company's improvement and growth.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and industry experts.
• Keep an accurate record of your goals and progress toward them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Some experience in the aquarium hobby
• Attentive, fast, and consistent communicator
• Willingness to learn different methodologies
• Meticulous and particular
• Accurate and precise
• Punctual and adept at time management
• Flexible and adaptive to new situations and challenges.
• Critical thinking  
• Strong desire to grow in the aquarium profession and meaningfully contribute to a startup.  

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $25/ hour
• Performance bonuses
• Profit Sharing after first year
• PTO (4 weeks) 
• Flexible Schedule
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Partial Reimbursement
• Paid on the job training 
• Subsidized travel for tradeshows and conferences
• Subsidized Certifications 
• Paid College Courses
• Monthly employee/employer reviews
• Annual Pay Review
• Uniform Provided
• Full Aquarium Maintenance Tool Kit, Additive Kit, Testing Kit Provided 

Apply by emailing your resume and a short paragraph or two on why you’re interested in becoming an aquarist at Boodleshire Aquatics.

• brian@boodleshireaquatics.com
• (913) 406-7682
• www.boodleshireaquatics.com