Maintenance Diver

General Duties:

This position requires a dedicated, self-motivated and detail oriented individual to work as part of the Aquarium Dive Operations team. This position reports to the Aquarium Dive Safety Officer (DSO), to administrate and facilitate safe diving operations within the aquarium at Mote Science Education Aquarium. The main focus of the Maintenance Diver is to work directly in partnership with the Dive Officer to perform daily tasks such as, but not limited to: participate in aquarium maintenance dives, dive gear cleaning, dive record keeping, perform and assist with the Guest Immersion Program dives and, assist and perform in other daily operational tasks as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance Diver:

• Availability to work on both weekends.
• Support Have the ability to perform comfortably and safely multiple dives per day with guests from all levels of water comfortability and all ages, including non-swimmers.
• Have the ability to perform comfortably and safely multiple maintenance dives per day.
• Safely conduct guest immersion dives as a diver and surface tender.
• Work with the Aquarium Dive Operations team in the oversight of daily exhibit dive operations to ensure compliance with Mote Aquarium dive procedures and regulations.
• Assist in the enforcement of policies and procedures that ensure the safety of all Aquarium-related diving operations.
• Participate in and support diver emergency rescues and trainings.
• Be comfortable with daily dive operations tasks such as (filling tanks, laundry, Lockers basic housekeeping duties, etc.)
• Assist Aquarium Dive Operations to monitoring good condition of the dive equipment including, but not limited to: Help maintain workflow, organization and inventory of dive and safety equipment
• Assist in record keeping for personnel, dive and equipment logs
• Dive within the Aquarium in any role required for daily, preventative, and corrective maintenance of all exhibits
• Interface effectively with supervisors and staff across all departments Support volunteer supervision as needed Ability to stand, sit, and squat for extended periods of time. Ability to perform tasks in water for extended periods of time.
• Be comfortable to perform assigned tasks with little to no supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DSO.

Working Hours:

Normal hours are a 9 hour shift with one hour for unpaid lunch. Start and end times may vary by day based on the needs of the program. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts will be expected. Occasional longer daily hours or evening hours may be required to complete specific tasks.

Minimum Requirements for Maintenance Diver:

• Rescue diver certification or higher
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Valid Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of two years working in a zoo or aquarium dive setting (preferred)
• Ability to complete a background check

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• DAN Diving First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen Administrator
• Experience with SCUBA fill stations
• Cylinder visual inspection certification
• Active Divemaster certification

Knowledge

• High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma
• Must be able to recognize and avoid unsafe diving practices
• Possess solid knowledge of aquatic environments and be able to exercise good judgment when working in habitats and with animals
• Proficiency in Google applications preferred
• Proficiency in online record keeping

Skills

• Be able to work collaboratively towards mutual goals on a team engaged in a culture that promotes trust, respect, and accountability
• Possess the ability to support troubleshoot, repair, and service of diving equipment
• Have experience in Full Face Mask and Surface Supplied dive operations, preferred
• Must be comfortable and able to use appropriate underwater cleaning tools and techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills while working with a diverse group of people including volunteers, staff and guests
• Be able to read, write and speak proficiently and effectively while addressing staff, volunteers and guests

Physical

• Must be able to pass a specific medical evaluation of fitness for diving within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass swim and dive skill evaluations within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work safely around potentially dangerous animals and situations
• Must be able to over 70 pounds on a daily basis and to physically perform laborious tasks in hot, Florida summers and within exhibits

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Rescue Diver Certification with record of 50 logged dives (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18