The Senior Water Laboratory Technician is responsible for water testing all critical aquatic systems of the San Diego Zoo. The Position works closely with the Water Quality System Operators and Wildlife Care Team members to facilitate healthy environments for our diverse living collection and our guests. This position performs essential job functions in accordance with the standards of accrediting bodies, including Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. This position maintains and calibrates all water analytical equipment that is necessary to complete water testing. The Senior Water Laboratory Technician reports to the Construction and Maintenance Manager (Water Quality).

Seeking a qualified applicant with experience analyzing and interpreting water samples from marine and freshwater systems. Technical water chemistry and experience with advanced water testing equipment are necessary. This position will require working outdoors and working with hazardous chemicals. Selected candidates will work mostly in their specific craft but may be expected to assist other departments with aquatic habitat maintenance. This position requires completion of a physical ability test.

The Freshwater Aquarist III will help and care for our animals, including our arapaima, discus, electric eel, yellow anaconda, and caiman. They will lead the Journey to South America gallery, maintain vibrant freshwater habitats, and play a key role in training Aquarists I & II, interns, and volunteers.

About Loveland Living Planet Aquarium:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over ten million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2025, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

Why Utah?

Utah is an outdoor lover’s dream. With five national parks and 46 state parks, adventure is always just a short drive away. In the winter, you’ll find world-class skiing and snowboarding at resorts known for having the greatest snow on earth. Whether you love hiking, climbing, biking, paddling, or enjoying vibrant local arts and food, Utah offers an unbeatable quality of life and four beautiful seasons to explore it all.

While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

Under direction, the Life Support Operator performs routine work assignments involving the life support systems throughout the Zoo & Aquarium. This includes ensuring all systems are functioning properly and overseeing day-to-day operations to assure proper water quality, clarity and chemistry. Work areas include the Aquarium, polar bear pool, penguin building (2 penguin pools and multiple saltwater aquariums), sea lion pool, elephant pool, Stingray Bay, Missouri Department of Conservation aquarium, and otter exhibit.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager who will provide expert leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of capital projects that support the continued growth and success of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Reporting to the Director of Construction and Planning, the Project Manager will work collaboratively with cross functional teams, contractors, architects, engineers, and other key partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with Riverbanks’ mission and strategic goals.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of assigned projects, managing project budgets and timelines, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining clear communication with internal and external partners throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in supporting the Zoo’s infrastructure and facility enhancements, helping create an exceptional experience for guests, staff, and animals alike.

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The LSS Manager is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the LSS team and equipment.

This position is responsible for the planning and scheduling of the LSS preventive and corrective maintenance.

Become a lead member of our Exhibits team at Coral World Ocean Park in sunny St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. We are looking for an experienced candidate that will carry out husbandry duties for the many animals and exhibits we offer to our guests.

This position requires attention to detail, time management skills, supervisory responsibilities and a positive attitude that can be shared with our visitors. The Senior Animal Welfare Specialist – Aquatics & Avian team member works directly under the supervision of the Assistant Curator of Exhibits.

This position is responsible for performing all aquarium husbandry and maintenance, cleaning, food preparation, and record keeping duties performed by the AWS 1 & AWS 2 positions. In addition, the Senior AWS – Aquatics & Avian position assists the Assistant Curator in supervising the rest of the staff and monitoring the overall animal operation. The Senior AWS – Aquatics & Avian position is the senior staff member on-site when the Assistant Curator is unavailable and is responsible for making difficult animal husbandry and operational decisions in the supervisor’s place.

This position is expected to use their extensive aquarium husbandry knowledge and experience to manage complex challenges and solve problems without assistance.
The Senior AWS – Aquatics & Avian position must have strong customer service skills and is expected to handle customer-related problems when they arise. The Senior AWS – Aquatics & Avian is also expected to organize and lead all aspects of the aquariums’ development program. The Senior AWS – Aquatics & Avian position must display excellent leadership and communication skills and acts as both a mentor for the entire training staff and an objective voice for the Assistant Curator of Exhibits.

Become a member of our Exhibits team at Coral World Ocean Park in sunny St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. We are looking for a candidate that will carry out husbandry duties for the many animals and exhibits we offer to our guests. This demanding job requires attention to detail, time management skills and a positive attitude that can be shared with our visitors.

The Animal Welfare Specialist 2 (AWS 2) – Aquatics & Avian works directly under the supervision of the Assistant Curator of Exhibits and the Senior Aquarist. The AWS 2 is responsible for performing all cleaning, food preparation, and record keeping duties performed by the AWS 1, as well as participating in collecting and advanced aquarium construction. In addition, the AWS 2 is assigned moderate to advanced animal husbandry and training tasks to be performed under the guidance of senior staff.

The AWS 2 is expected to utilize their knowledge and experience during daily animal husbandry, handling most husbandry related challenges on their own with minimal supervision. Additional duties of an AWS 2 may include organizing daily maintenance tasks, project management, intern coordination, supply procurement, etc.

The AWS 2 is likely assigned as the primary of newly acquired animals or given training projects. The active goal of the person in this position is to continue to develop their aquarium skills and gain experience training other staff members and troubleshooting complex husbandry problems. The AWS 2 will also be given the opportunity develop leadership skills by teaching and assisting interns as well as AWS 1s with their professional development.

The Life Support Technician I shall be responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all aquatic animal Life Support Systems (LSS) that support Georgia Aquarium’s aquatic animal exhibits. This position will be responsible for monitoring all phases of aquarium exhibit water treatment processing as well as equipment condition and making necessary changes or repairs as needed. This position will frequently interface with other Zoological Operations staff including water quality lab technicians, veterinarians, and animal biologists regarding water chemistry parameters, LSS process equipment adjustments and needed repairs. This position will actively work with more senior LSS staff to perform needed repairs to the Life Support Director, LSS Manager, and Assistant Managers.

Do you have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing water systems for aquatic life? Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens seeks a Full-Time Life Support Operator to maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot the aquaculture systems that support our aquatic and semi-aquatic species.

The Zoo’s REZOOVENATION: The Campaign to Inspire. The campaign that expands animal care, wellness facilities, and enhances guest experiences. This position will directly support these initiatives while maintaining all aquatic systems throughout the Zoo, ensuring optimal water quality and animal well-being.

As a subject matter expert, you will operate, repair, and maintain both manual and automated life support systems, including recirculating aquaculture systems, ozone generators, backwash systems, pumps, filtration systems, valves, UV sterilizers, HVAC systems, and integrated water quality monitoring systems. You will work in freshwater and saltwater habitats, including the 330,000-gallon Manatee River aquarium within the Manatee Critical Care Center expansion.
You may perform aquatic husbandry duties to ensure optimal water quality, including monitoring parameters, managing fecal matter, and minimizing interactions with species to maintain a healthy environment. Each day involves collaboration across teams, precise water testing, technical problem-solving, and adjustments to optimize living conditions for aquatic life.

Help us achieve our mission of “Connecting communities with wildlife and wild places.”

Environmental Quality provides internal services to Mystic Aquarium’s animal care teams. Demonstration of a positive, can-do attitude and a teamwork focused work ethic are always required.

The Life Support System Systems (LSS) Technician is responsible for daily operations, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of primary and ancillary aquatic life support system equipment while ensuring the highest standard of care for Mystic Aquarium’s animal collection.

This position assists the Manager of Life Support Systems in: monitoring, preserving, and modifying existing water treatment processes; installing new equipment and process components; and identifying/acquiring critical equipment, components, supplies, and consumables.