The City of Virginia Beach Department of Museums invites your interest in the position of Exhibit Technician I for the Life Support section at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Life Support Technician position is responsible for installation, operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks on aquatic animal life support systems and related components; operates and troubleshoots control systems and mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, ozone generators, electric motors, filters, valves and valve actuators, foam fractionators, electrical & electromechanical controls etc.); interprets blueprints and equipment drawings; receives work order assignments from Facilities and Life Support Supervisor and senior staff by either oral or written instructions. Ensure that assigned tasks are accomplished and meet the quality standards. Participates in, and coordinates work involving facility preventative and corrective maintenance. Conducts and interprets water quality tests and analyzes data. Drives City vehicles to work related areas for field investigations and other local businesses and suppliers for correspondence and needed materials; generates work orders and daily log sheets in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintains equipment and system records and recommends replacement parts and materials. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers and customers.