Life Support Systems Technician

Aquarium at the Boardwalk

Life Support Systems Technician

• Works with Director of LSS, Lead LSS, and Husbandry Department to establish and maintain environments conducive to the health and well-being of all animals in the collection.
• Repairs Life Support Systems. This includes water filters, ozone generation and treatment, chlorine dosing equipment, UV sterilization, protein fractionators and associated computer controls.
• Repairs pumps, filters, valves, and actuators.
• Provides adequate amounts of prepared saltwater for all animal enclosures.
• Participates in LSS preventative maintenance program, including monitoring all filtration systems and water parameters.
• Maintains operational data logs on all water systems.
• Assists staff and visitors as needed in a pleasant, professional, and courteous manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience with large-scale aquatic life support and filtration systems in a zoo or aquarium setting.
• General understanding of mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration as it applies to aquarium systems.
• Knowledge of automated controls, pneumatics, electro-mechanical and electrooptical devices and methods is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, diagrams, P&ID’s and make necessary corrections and changes.
• Good computer and professional communication skills, and the ability to operate all required Microsoft office and building controls equipment.
• Ability to interact in a positive and timely manner with colleagues, vendors, and guests.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day as a part of a departmental on call rotation.
• Basic knowledge of saltwater chemistry.
• Basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical skills.
• Basic swimming ability.
• Four-year college degree or two-year trade school degree is preferred.

• SCUBA diving certification or the ability to acquire one within one year.
• AALSO Life Support Operator Level I certification preferred or the ability to acquire one within two years.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license

• Mental - Requires a high degree of attention and concentration to read and interpret designs, specifications, and schematic drawings.
• Physical - Requires walking/standing approximately 50% of time; sitting approximately 20% of time; lifting up to 80 lbs. approximately 10% of time; stooping, forward bending and crouching approximately 20% of time.
• Environmental - Requires capability of performing essential job functions in an outside environment unprotected from severe weather conditions, on construction sites where hazardous materials and activities generally require special precautions, in mechanical equipment rooms where spaces are small and tight, and in an office environment with climate-control and good lighting.
• Manual Dexterity - Requires ability to operate computers and other general office equipment, and to operate tools used for maintenance, construction and repair.
• Audible - Requires the ability to verbally communicate with employees, distributors, and technical professionals in person and via telephone.
• Visual - Requires the ability to operate office equipment including computers and read written instructions, blueprints and other documentation

• Competitive salary based on experience – Range is $38,000-$45,000
• Annual bonus up to 10% of salary based on Living Our Core Values
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Company pays 100% cost of employee’s health insurance premium.
• Option to add family members to insurance.
• Affordable vision and dental insurance available.
• 401(k) Plan with Dollar-for-Dollar Company Match up to 4% (After 1 Yr. Employment)
• Employees may use up to $1,500 per year to experience and learn new things (Explore!).
• $10,000 life insurance policy & long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company.
• Participation in professional industry organizations and ongoing education
• Uniform shirts and jackets
• Free Tickets to the Aquarium & Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center for friends & family
• Free Tickets to other area attractions for you and your family

Salary

Range is $38,000-$45,000

How to Apply

Aquarium at the Boardwalk
Branson, MO

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• E-mail to alex.hunter@aquariumattheboardwalk.com
• http://www.aquariumattheboardwalk.com
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