What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquarist/ Marine Freshwater Aquarium Biologist position at Under the Sea LLC.?
Summary of Duties
Under leadership of the Live Exhibits Supervisor/manager of Cabela's this person will be responsible for the overall health, appearance, maintenance, and cleanliness of the Freshwater exhibits at the Cabela's in Post Falls, ID.
Requirements:
1) Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field. NO experience is required. FULL on the job training for this position.
2) Certified scuba Diver. Certification card must be presented to the Live Exhibits Management Team before beginning work. *Note a non certified diver may be hired with a 4 week job pending deadline for completion of scuba certification.
3) Must have computer access to emails and submit weekly reports online to Cabelas/Bass Pro portal and Oerca.
4) Must have digital camera or camera phone
5) Ability to perform job duties that will require but not limited to climbing ladders, wet environments, and lifting equipment at times in excess of 50 pounds and is often physically strenuous.
6) Eye and attention to detail
Job Details:
Your responsibilities would be but not limited to the following list.
1) Health and well being of the live collection. Including but not limited to water quality, visual inspections, biopsies, feeding, and treatment of the exhibits.
2) Operation and maintenance of the exhibit's life support systems.
3) Appearance of the exhibits and life support rooms
4) Full knowledge and adherence to procedures and protocols as outlined in the Live Exhibits Operational Manual.
5) Weekly reports to be done online to the Bass Pro portal, Oerca and Virtual Task Manager.
7) Keeping necessary supplies on hand by ordering online
8) Communicate with supervisors to resolve issues with the animals or life support equipment.
9) Ability to keep life support work areas clean and organized
Complete and full on-the-job training. It does not matter if your experience level is limited or no experience at all in these areas.
All exhibits are freshwater with native local fish.
Various native freshwater fish, including , bass, blue gill, crappie, catfish, etc
Extremely flexible schedule during the week. Weekends off unless an emergency is present, which would be extra hours.
$20 an hour. 25 hours per week guaranteed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- Scuba Certification (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Post Falls, ID 83854 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20