Are you passionate about animals and conservation? ZooTampa at Lowry Park is looking for an experienced and certified Life Support Technician to join our water quality team.
If you find these questions resonate with you, we invite you to apply for our Life Support Technician position at ZooTampa. We are actively scheduling interviews and are eager to add a committed and skillful member to our esteemed water quality team.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining and performing maintenance on pumps and life support systems in the Zoo and at off-site structures. Other duties include special construction projects and assisting with facilities maintenance when needed.
Who We Are
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1.2 million visitors annually. We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats in a lush, tropical garden setting with wide-ranging activities. The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.
Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.
Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!
Your day to day
Essential Functions (including but not limited to):
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Our Perks at ZooTampa
Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace
Demonstrated experience with pumps and water quality required. Certified Pool Operator certification required. AALSO LSS Level 1 and 2 preferred but not required. Four years of experience in progressively responsible general maintenance operations. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements. Considerable knowledge of pumps, water quality, and facility life support systems. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. Knowledge of operations associated with buildings, mechanical maintenance, and pump repair. Knowledge of use, repair, and care of equipment pertinent to the performance of life support systems. Working knowledge of hand and power tools. Skilled in the use of tools pertinent to machinery and general shop duties. Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Please apply using the following link or by visiting www.ZooTampa.org.
https://ZooTampa.org/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a88daf3a97018dcd190f1d61a6&gns=AZA
ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL 33604
Phone: 8139338152
Fax: http://www.ZooTampa.org
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