• Perform filter, pump, valve, and piping maintenance and repairs.
• Recognize normal system/equipment operations, required action, and notification, plus involvement in preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform all basic tasks as related to the maintenance of the saltwater and freshwater systems.
• Perform water chemistry testing and understand results as it pertains to all systems.
• Maintain record of activities performed during shift.
• Perform and assist with general maintenance of park facilities.
• Comply with all department and corporate safety guidelines and procedures.
• Practice safe work habits, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain highest standards of work area cleanliness both in the life support systems and display areas.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Oregon Zoo’s Maintenance Team is hiring for an Aquatics Life Support Maintenance Worker. The LSS team is looking for new ways to conserve water and electricity by upgrading equipment and changing operational practices. The LSS team is responsible for the operation a number of fresh and saltwater systems that support marine mammals, elephants, cats, beaver/otters and a collection of fish and invertebrates. If this sounds like you, come and be a part of this groundbreaking team!

The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the life support systems for all aquatic exhibits, including those housing sea lions. This includes the operation and maintenance of water filtration systems, pumps, and other equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the animals.

With a primary role of providing routine animal husbandry and maintenance required for marine exhibits, freshwater exhibits, and reptile displays. The Aquarist role is required to be SCUBA certified and capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit husbandry that will deliver world class standards of safety, Guest Service, and cleanliness. In addition, this role will work alongside Curator to perform Life Support duties and/or Dive Safety officer duties. The Aquarist is an inspirational team player who continuously spreads their passion and knowledge about the animals in their care, interacting with children and parents, and takes pride in their role.

• Operate and maintain Life Support Systems; including water filters, ozone generation and treatment, chlorine dosing equipment, UV sterilization, protein fractionators and associated computer controls.

• Works with LSS Supervisor, Facilities Manager, and General Curator, Water Quality and Veterinary departments to maintain an environment conducive to the health and well-being of all animals within the WOW Collection.

• Ensure adequate amounts of prepared freshwater and saltwater is available for all animal enclosures.

• Responsible for performing the LSS preventative maintenance program, including monitoring all filtration systems and water parameters.

• Operate pumps, filters, valves, and actuators.

• Work closely with the Life Support Systems Supervisor and Facilities Manager to perform standard operating procedures and operation sequences for LSS systems, plumbing and piping.

• Maintain operational data logs on all water systems.

• Must have an approved driving record and operate a company vehicle if required/applicable.