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We’re looking for technically skilled, curious, and dependable people to join our Operations & Maintenance team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, or facility maintenance experience in an aquarium environment, directly supporting the systems that keep our animals, staff, and guests safe.
We’re looking for technically skilled, curious, and dependable people to join our Operations & Maintenance team. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, or facility maintenance experience in an aquarium environment, directly supporting the systems that keep our animals, staff, and guests safe.
The position reports to the Manager of Life Support Systems & Water Quality. The LSS Operator is expected to perform all duties of the daily LSS routine, including remote backwashes and system checks, equipment inspections, interpretation of exhibit parameters, as well as troubleshooting and correction of any parameters that are out of range. The LSS Operator is to assist in developing relevant SOPs and protocols, maintain and repair equipment, stock supplies, and aid the Mississippi Aquarium Animal Care departments with any issues as they relate to LSS. This position will provide regular coverage for select Water Quality duties, such as sample collection or emergency testing. The position supports Facility Operations, Animal Care and Veterinary Services to provide the highest exhibit quality for the animal collection and Mississippi Aquarium’s guests.
Candidate must have an associate’s degree in an aquarium-focused college program, a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, marine biology or related field, or compensatory related field experience. Applicants should have experience in maintaining life support systems for closed-system aquaria in a public aquarium or zoo setting. Ideally have familiarity with both small and large filtration systems. Experience caring for, or working adjacent to, aquatic animals such as teleosts, elasmobranchs, and invertebrates is essential. Knowledge and proficiency with pumps, foam fractionators, plumbing, and disinfection / sterilization equipment is a must. Comprehensive knowledge of water quality parameters (fresh, brackish and marine) and how common life support components impact these parameters, is highly preferred. Lab awareness of basic water quality techniques, as they relate to zoos and aquariums, is a plus. Understanding of life support automation and its inner workings is a plus. AALSO certifications are a definite plus.
The Veterinary Technician is responsible for supporting the veterinary services department in providing medical care for the entire collection of animals at Mississippi Aquarium and rehabilitating sea turtle patients. The ideal candidate will represent Mississippi Aquarium in a positive manner, demonstrating enthusiasm and a strong commitment to all aspects of the position.
**Will be required to provide 2 written letters of recommendation if asked to interview**