What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquarium Diver position at Maui Ocean Center?
Position Summary
Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail orientated individual who will provide proper care of all animals with an enhanced focus on exhibit maintenance. Must be highly skilled and a certified scuba diver. Previous aquarium experience is preferred.
Animal Care
- Checks the life support systems of aquariums and open ocean exhibit
- Participates in the daily food preparations, feedings and logs observations
- Participates in dive link presentations that enhances learning and positive guest experience
- (dive link is a underwater communication between diver and guests)
- Ocean projects
- Knows the quantity and location of all animals
Exhibit Maintenance
- Participates in the maintenance and cleaning of tanks in the Living Reef daily
- Checks the exhibits daily for cleanliness
Team Development & Supervision
- Inter and intra-department communication
- Attends a daily curatorial meeting to report problems or concerns encountered in the tanks assigned to them and to receive task assignments
Other Responsibilities
- Will become knowledgeable on all life support systems in the aquarium
- Filling air tanks for dives etc
- Participate in tours and presentations including, but not limited to Dive Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School and Private Tours
Minimum Qualifications
- Diver certification
- Able to carry 50 pounds
- Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fishes and inverts
- Pass a mandated dive physical annually
- CPR, 1st Aid, & AED certification; and maintain current certification
- 4 year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20