October 8, 2024

Coral World Ocean Park

St Thomas

FULL TIME

Life Support Systems Technician

Job Title: Life Support Systems Technician
Department: Marine Operations
Reports To: Special Projects Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Overview: 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.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Operate and maintain all life support systems, including seawater intake pumps, sand filters, ozone systems, and UV sterilizers.
Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on all life support systems and associated equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty life support systems, including pumps, filtration systems, and control systems.
Monitor water quality parameters and make adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal conditions for the animals.
Assist with the design and installation of new life support systems and upgrades to existing systems.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, water quality parameters, and system performance.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding water quality and animal care.
Work closely with the animal care team to ensure the health and well-being of the sea lions and other aquatic animals.
Participate in emergency response procedures for life support system failures or other critical situations.
Support general work in the special projects department.
Work successfully with vendors and manufacturers to complete purchases and repairs.
Can work independently and manage schedules and plans for preventative maintenance.

Qualifications:

Experience with LSS equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required work skills, knowledge, and ability to perform this job.
Previous aquatic animal life support experience in a private or public aquarium is highly desirable.
Completion of AALSO Certification, bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Open-Water SCUBA Certification and comfortable working underwater, or ability to get certified upon hire.
Electrical, PVC Plumbing, light carpentry skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Must be able to work in the U.S.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional environment (indoor and outdoor). The employee will be exposed to sunny, warm, humid, and wet conditions.
This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to remain on feet for long periods of time.
Must be able to traverse park grounds and construction sites on foot.
Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, kneel, crawl, climb, jump, and carry objects for short distances.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to lift 66 lbs without difficulty.
Must be able to sit for periods of time.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to swim and eligible to become SCUBA dive certified

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (example: emergencies, changes to personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person