| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Salary | $19.51–$20.49 Per Hour |
ABQ BioPark
Aquarist I-III
Maintain and care for a variety of marine and aquatic species within the ABQ BioPark. Assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Use SCUBA for in-tank animal care and exhibit maintenance.
These positions are part of the BioPark Training and Certification program
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Experience Required
AQUARIST I ($19.51-$20.49/hr.) High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: marine biology aquatic animal husbandry aquaculture
AQUARIST II ($20.59-$21.62hr.) High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of experience.
AQUARIST III ($22.27-$23.32/hr.) Associate\s degree from an accredited college or university in marine biology, or aquaculture; and Four (4) years of experience.
Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
Further Comments
Working Conditions Environmental: Indoor, outdoor and underwater environments; work with a variety of domestic, exotic, aquatic animals and animal waste; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to chemicals and pesticides, noise, dust, heat, cold and inclement weather conditions.
Physical: Ability to pass dive physical for SCUBA diving; basic eye-hand coordination; adequate manual dexterity; essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional heavy, moderate, or light lifting.
Salary
$40,580.80 - $46,425.60
How to Apply
ABQ BioPark
2601 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 5057682000
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