About this role
Reports to: Director of the Marine Biology Program
Schedule: Temporary; may be scheduled any day during the week; Summer and holiday hours
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintenance and Care of Facilities
- Tank maintenance including checking temperature, salinity and pH
- Tank cleaning of aquariums including glass inside and out of water
- Water changes and sifting of sand
- Cleaning and maintenance of aquarium equipment
- Test water chemistry weekly and monthly
- Basic cleaning of lab and lab equipment
Animal Husbandry
- Care of aquarium animals including fish, corals and other invertebrates
- Daily feeding (sometimes twice daily) of the animals
- Must be able to recognize perfect habitat for animals
Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position):
- Must be in or have taken the Lovett marine biology class
- Must have a solid understanding of salt and freshwater aquarium maintenance.
- Superior communication skills to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and other Lovett staff members.
- Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and follow up required.
- Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to work with other people.
- Superior employee service skills, including the ability to be an excellent listener and be sympathetic to student or parent concerns.
- Flexible with work schedule and hours during work day and week.
- At least 16 years of age.