Overview
Animal Care, Aquarist FULL-TIME Jobs in Franklin, TN at Aquamoon, LLC
Job Summary
Job Type: Part-Time (20 hrs/week)
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 /hour
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Vison Insurance, 401K and PTO
General Description:
Performs management and maintenance of aquariums in residential and commercial settings. Provides basic animal husbandry for a variety of fish, inverts and coral, maintains components of filtration systems, monitors water quality, and cleans aquatic habitats. Ensures high quality service is delivered to our clients.
Approximate % of time: Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities
80%: Performs routine husbandry, filter operation and exhibit maintenance tasks for assigned aquariums and their specimens. Includes, but not limited to, regular feedings, health and behavioral observations, water quality monitoring and filter maintenance, and exhibit cleaning. Responsible for aquascaping and general aesthetics of exhibits.
10%: Performs preventative maintenance/repairs on live exhibit filtration.
10%: Responsible for the hygiene of areas surrounding aquariums and filtration.
Requirements:
Education (preferred): B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with course-work in zoology, aquatic biology and chemistry preferred however we will consider candidates without a degree or a degree in progress.
Experience (preferred): One year in a retail aquarium store, hatchery or public aquarium preferred however we will consider candidates without this experience who have a strong desire and aptitude to learn.
Aptitude in science and art/design is preferred.
Hour are flexible, but may be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency type circumstances.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: Animal Care, Aquarist FULL-TIME
Company: Aquamoon, LLC
Location: Franklin, TN
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