Under the direction of the Director of Husbandry, the Life Support Systems Manager leads both the Life Support Systems and Water Quality teams. The LSS Team is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of all life support systems, both aquatic and terrestrial, while the Water Quality Team runs the Water Quality Laboratory in which water quality testing and analysis of salt and fresh water occurs. The Life Support Systems Manager uses independent judgment and critical thinking to problem solve, collaborate with team members, both within and outside of the LSS and Water Quality teams, and provide all necessary direction to LSS and Water Quality staff and volunteers. This role is a vital participant in the leadership of the Living Collections Department.

The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for performing daily inspections of all life support systems and components and maintaining all equipment in working order. The individual will handle such tasks as filter backwashes, system lineup changes, seawater intake treatment, troubleshoot any faulty systems, and more. This position works a 4-day workweek, and all life support technicians rotate shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, 365 days of the year.

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission.  We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

The Facility Systems Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of daily operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 25 million gallon per day seawater system, HVAC system, desalination plant, and mechanical plant. This role will supervise Systems Operators, including supporting staff with development and delivering reviews, providing training, and will be responsible for the overall safety of the team. The Facility Systems Supervisor will also be responsible for scheduling, overseeing projects, and the development of protocols and procedures.

This position is part of the night shift portion of Life Support Systems.

The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for maintaining the mechanical systems that support proper and healthy environments for the living collections. Additionally, the Life Support Systems Technician works closely with the Life Support Systems Supervisor, the Water Laboratory Supervisor, and the Life Support Systems Manager to ensure the highest quality of animal welfare through the operation of the closed system exhibits and stringently upholding safe water quality parameters within the Living Collections department.

To manage operations of aquatic Life Support Systems (LSS) at the WCS City Zoos (Central Park. Prospect Park, and Queens Zoos). The LSS Technician monitors all phases of exhibit water treatment processing and ensures all equipment and systems are maintained in proper working order. Technician collaborates with Animal Programs and Operations managers to support staff in the daily operations and maintenance of LSS systems. Coordinate with WCS colleagues and outside consultants on system design, ozone maintenance/ repair, establishment of standard operating procedures, and chemical treatments as necessary. Ensure that water quality is maintained to meet required water quality standards.

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

This position is for an entry-level keeper responsible for the care and wellbeing of the Aquarium’s Freshwater Aquatics, Herptile, and terrestrial invertebrate collections. This consists of a diverse array of species including exotic and Utah native freshwater teleosts, complex planted displays, large reptiles including komodo dragon, amphibians including conservation propagation, and terrestrial invertebrates. Areas of focus include freshwater aquatic animal care and feeding, water quality, aquatic system maintenance, herptile husbandry, terrestrial invertebrate management, and animal training.

Institutional Summary:

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 eight 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 2024, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

This position is responsible for supervising, and coordinating the operations related to life support systems and environmental monitoring for all collection animals. This position will directly liaise with the Engineering Department related to the construction and maintenance of life support systems and equipment. Effective and responsible communication is essential as the position works directly with all animal departments and departments outside of Animal Programs to ensure optimal environmental conditions for all systems at the Fort Worth Zoo. This position may also help coordinate assigned activities and operations with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Environmental Quality Technician in the Animal Health and Conservation department.

To manage operations of aquatic Life Support Systems (LSS) at the WCS City Zoos (Central Park. Prospect Park, and Queens Zoos). The LSS Technician monitors all phases of exhibit water treatment processing and ensures all equipment and systems are maintained in proper working order. Technician collaborates with Animal Programs and Operations managers to support staff in the daily operations and maintenance of LSS systems. Coordinate with WCS colleagues and outside consultants on system design, ozone maintenance/ repair, establishment of standard operating procedures, and chemical treatments as necessary. Ensure that water quality is maintained to meet required water quality standards.

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

This position is for a managerial level life support operator responsible for the oversight and management of the Aquarium’s life support infrastructure. This includes water treatment, maintenance of systems responsible for providing suitable environments for the Aquarium’s living collection, and the design and construction of these same components for new systems. This role manages a team of 3-5 life support technicians, and works closely with the Senior Life Support Engineer.

Institutional Summary:

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 eight 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 2024, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.