Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The O&M Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day repair, maintenance, and installation of the building’s mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment that supports both the operation and maintenance of the Facilities team. All conditions affecting building services, life safety of the guest, and aquatic Life. The O&M Supervisor will coordinate the daily work schedule of the team with the Directors of Operations and Maintenance for scheduling tasks that occur across the three shifts.

The O&M Supervisor is responsible for overseeing both the operation and maintenance of the Aquarium’s Life Support Systems and Base Building systems, including Security Components. This position ensures safe, efficient, and reliable facility performance while supporting animal health, guest safety, and overall operational excellence.

The O&M Supervisor manages daily work schedules for both maintenance and operations staff, coordinates preventive and corrective repairs, oversees building automation and energy usage, and ensures compliance with environmental and safety standards.

The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation and Life Support Systems Assistant supports the daily husbandry and medical care of sea turtle patients undergoing rehabilitation, and supports the daily operations and maintenance of the life support systems. Working under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, this position assists with patient admissions, approved medical treatments, animal records management, and coordination of care with volunteers and interns. The position also assists with water quality monitoring and life support systems maintenance, provided coverage as needed, and coordinates with and supports the Water Team volunteers and interns.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week.

The Facilities & Life Support Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all building systems, life support systems (LSS), and facility infrastructure throughout the aquarium. This position will play a key leadership role in the commissioning and startup of the new facility, assisting in the installation, overseeing the testing and initial operation of all life support, mechanical, and building systems prior to opening.

Once operational, the Facilities & Life Support Manager will oversee a team responsible for preventive maintenance, custodial services, and daily facility operations to ensure optimal conditions and wellbeing for both animals and guests. The position also manages external service contracts and coordinates with Onondaga County Facilities Management to schedule and supervise skilled trade support.

If you love mechanical work and marine life, and if you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, here’s your chance to have it all with a career as a Life Support Systems Technician at Aquarium at the Boardwalk.

Reporting to our Director of Life Support Systems, the Life Support Technician is a key member of our team with primary responsibility for maintaining and repairing marine aquatic life support systems in both the 46,000-square-foot-aquarium attraction and nearby 10,000-square-foot quarantine facility. This includes pumps, piping, filtration, disinfection processes, and control systems for 300,000+ gallons of saltwater.