| Description: |
Position Summary and Scope: The Quarantine / Aquarist will assist the Curator with the management and maintenance of all husbandry related quarantines of specimens. They are directly responsible for all maintenance, critical spares, and emergency protocols related to the quarantine room and associated LSS.
The successful candidate will work with the displays team to achieve consistently high standards of display presentation and animal husbandry in accordance with all SEA LIFE policies, procedures and protocols. The Quarantine / Aquarist will also be assigned the daily husbandry of a set number of display, both as direct responsibilities and as a back-up. |
| Requirements/Qualifications: |
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in Life Sciences
Minimum two years experience of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.
Minimum two years working with the quarantine of aquatic specimens at a public aquarium.
Advanced open water SCUBA certification
Skills and Knowledge
Proven knowledge of the maintenance and operation of large life support systems including, but not limited to, sand filters, canister filters, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and ozone generators.
Ability to plan and carry out PVC plumbing projects, both new and for repair.
SCUBA diving skills: advanced underwater exhibit maintenance skills, advanced open-water diving and animal collection skills.
Advanced knowledge and experience working with a wide variety of tropical and temperate marine and freshwater specimens including, but not limited to, sharks, rays, jellies, corals, seahorses, cephalopods, and turtles.
Advanced knowledge and experience in the quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease.
Strong water quality testing and record keeping skills
Proven knowledge and skill in aquarium displays set-up and development is desirable including, but not limited to LSS design and installation, exhibit collection planning, and aquarium theming concepts.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in public forums to aquarium guests is preferred.
Additional Requirements
Willingness and ability to adhere to company employee guidelines (i.e. Merlin Entertainments - SEA LIFE policies and LLC Model Citizens Guide)
Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment.
Ability to work effectively with limited or no supervision, and maintain a work ethic supporting the Aquariums mission and goals.
Ability to obtain and hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to obtain and hold valid California Drivers License.
Physical Demands:
Maintain excellent physical condition with the ability to perform the required duties of the job description.
Wear uniform/clothing provided. Maintain a neat, well-groomed appearance and conform to established LEGOLAND California appearance standards.
Frequent lifting of moderate to heavy loads (25 70lbs). Required to lift and move loads with uneven weight distribution.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, walking to move about the park site, and interact with employees.
Hear with surrounding distracting noises. Noise level to possibly exceed 85 decibels.
Work Environment:
Various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, may include dirty and dusty environment.
Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, with extreme hot or cold conditions.
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to support park operations.
Must have valid drivers license, safe driving record, and be willing to utilize own vehicle for business purposes. |
| Responsibilities: |
General Responsibilities:
Assist the Curator with the management and oversight of all life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care and displays presentation throughout all public and behind the scenes areas.
Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
Ensure that correct levels of livestock and key species are maintained in all displays through the development and updating of livestock requests.
Participate in specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease.
Maintain accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens. Interact with guests, management, veterinarians and other individuals as required.
Assist in the continual development and strategic planning of the displays and LSS areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
Key Expectations and Responsibilities:
Operations
To work to a level that is equal to or surpasses the guidelines set in the company minimum standards document for displays.
To communicate and liaise with Curator, Veterinarian(s) and Biological Services, as directed, in regards to animal health matters.
To communicate and liaise with Curator and Biological Services, as directed, in regards to life support system issues.
To ensure effective planning and implementation of routine maintenance of displays and life support systems in accordance with company and manufacturers guidelines.
To maintain strict codes of practise for the administration and storage of all medical treatments.
To ensure that accurate and up to date displays records, are complete for all assigned displays and livestock, including deliveries, collections, mortalities, feeding and associated matters.
To carry out the routine maintenance of the life support and emergency systems relating to site base and other specified displays and the maintenance of all life support related alarm systems (where applicable).
To ensure and maintain continually high levels of cleanliness of all the displays, quarantine and food preparation areas, plus associated plant and workshops.
To assist with the maintenance and planned development of displays lighting, signage and interactive displays.
Financial/Legal
To ensure that the statutory regulations of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) are maintained for displays and display areas (front and back of house).
To adhere to all AZA standards or equivalent regulations and ensure that the aquarium maintains such standards.
To ensure that all licenses / regulations associated with livestock acquisition (i.e. California F&G, USFW), holding, display and transportation, are met and adhered to.
Displays Development
To assist the Curator in the generation and implementation of a three year site plan as it applies to required LSS. To initiate and continually update the LSS development for the site.
To carry out and/or oversee any specific research and development projects to improve animal husbandry, LSS, and the onsite displays as directed by the Curator.
Additional Responsibilities:
As directed by the Curator additional responsibilities may be given that relate to the local site or company operation. Such responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Work outside normal scheduled hours (i.e. weekend days, holidays, special events, after hour animal emergencies).
Travel to and temporary work at other sites.
Weighted Job Function:
1. Maintenance, repair, and overall upkeep of all Quarantines associated with specimen husbandry 60%
2. Care, maintenance, and health of animal collection, display quality and appearance, care and maintenance of company owned property and equipment 40% |
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