What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at Long Island Aquarium/Hyatt Place East End/Treasure Cove Resort Marina?
Equipment Operator: The Equipment Operator is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of all equipment that is associated with live animal exhibits. This includes managing the preventative maintenance of all LSS equipment, including but not limited to: pumps, filters, UV, heaters/chillers, ozone generators, protein skimmers and other equipment that is critical to animal health. Duties include backwashing/stirring filters, and conducting water changes, repairing pumps, pipes and valves as needed. This position is also responsible for improving exhibits by planning system design, modifying existing systems, and installing new equipment, writing protocols and procedures, installation of new equipment and replacement . The Equipment Operator reports to the Senior Life Support staff.
Duties and responsibilities:
-Inspect, monitor, repair, maintain and rebuild life support system equipment as required
-Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, routine upkeep, cleaning, and repair of all life support equipment
-Work closely with the facilities staff to ensure the safe installation, maintenance and operation of all LSS equipment, while maintaining all the needs of the animals in exhibits and holding systems
- Identify problems with, and implement changes to system design and operation to ensure safety for staff and the animal collection
-Assist the Senior Life Support staff in planning and implementing new life support system design and installation
-Maintain accurate and detailed life support systems logs and records
-Participate in special training and professional development opportunities as needed
-Work closely with the Animal Care staff
-Respond to emergencies as required
-Train Animal Care staff for basic life support skills and assist staff in training of observations of life support systems
-Must be flexible with schedule, hours of operating, and ready to answer emergency calls and questions regarding life support and animal-related emergencies.
-Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
- Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
-Be an example of safety and efficiency in their daily duties
- Other duties as assigned or required by the Senior Life Support Operator and Curators of the Animal Care Department.
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $21