Aquarist
- Employer
- Merlin Entertainments
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2018
- Closes
- Oct 14, 2018
- Industry
- Entertainment / Leisure
- Category
- Aquatics
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
About The Role
As an Aquarist, you will be the advanced fish-keeper, with a solid knowledge of both marine and freshwater systems. More importantly, you will have the drive and enthusiasm to develop your knowledge and skills and apply them in a controlled safe environment surrounded by all forms of marine life.
Responsibilities:
- Seeks out guest contact and displays enthusiasm and boundless amounts of fun energy.
- Assist the displays team with the management and oversight of all husbandry and 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.
- Perform advanced routine animal care, cleaning and maintenance of aquarium displays requiring SCUBA diving.
- Adopts an enthusiastic, assertive and passionate approach to Guest Service, and demonstrates the Merlin Values at every opportunity.
- Assist the Senior Displays staff with the husbandry and life support of aquarium systems while ensuring a consistently high standard of animal care.
- Provide daily care of animal exhibits including diet preparation, feeding and general care and maintenance of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
- Assist with specimen transports, water quality testing, quarantine, diagnosis and treatment of fish disease.
- Maintain accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens. Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals as required.
- Assist in the continual development of the displays areas in line with the long term goals of the company.
- Perform daily public presentations as needed.
About You
- Minimum of 1-2 years of aquatic animal handling in a professional aquarium environment with demonstrated knowledge of safe animal handling practices and maintaining a safe working environment required.
- Previous experience with the maintenance and operation of large life support systems including sand filters, canister filters, UV sterilizers, protein skimmers, and ozone generators is preferred.
- Required- Open Water Certification; preferably Rescue (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire). Dive Master desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of LSS, both open and closed system
- Able to identify common fish diseases and parasites and proper course of treatment
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Marine Biology, Science, or related field.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to obtain and hold a current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to obtain and hold valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
- Must pass a pre-employment placement physical.
About The Benefits
In return you will find a competitive salary and benefits package (including a medical, vision, dental, life insurance and 401(k) matching plan offering), share program opportunities, and benefit from free entry to all of our Merlin attractions which also extend to family and friends. In addition, you can expect continued growth of joining an exciting, global organization.
About Us
SEA LIFE is the world’s biggest aquarium. From sharks to sea turtles, and jellyfish to seahorses, SEA LIFE Aquarium showcases over 10,000 sea creatures worldwide.
Merlin Entertainments, plc Merlin Entertainments is a business built on fun. We are the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator. We operate over 100 attractions, eight hotels and three holiday villages in 22 countries across four continents and we run some of the best known names in global leisure. These include the likes of SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, the Dungeons, the Eye brand, and LEGOLAND. Whether you are serving delicious food, working in the office, maintaining the attractions, entertaining guest or operating rides, the objective is to provide a truly memorable experience and a great day out for all members of the family.
We offer flexible opportunities, in a totally unique environment.