Tryfacta is seeking a Assistant Aquarium Technician for our client in Albuquerque, 87102 . This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!
Highlights:
Position Title: Assistant Aquarium Technician
Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
Duration: 2 years
Payrate: $16.03/hr.
Work Schedule: Full-time; Position requires weekend and holiday work. Shifts are from 8 am to 5 pm with a one-hour lunch and two twenty-minute breaks.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Receive general instruction from assigned area leads and supervisory staff.
- Assist in maintaining and caring for a variety of marine and aquatic species within the ABQ BioPark.
- Observe animals in assigned areas of responsibility, report any signs of illness or injury.
- Prepare raw food diets for animals.
- Maintain diet prep work area. Clean tools and equipment. Label food containers.
- Assist in feeding a variety of marine and aquatic animals. Complete feeding records
- Assist in maintaining exhibit water quality via multiple methods such a water changes.
- Monitor and report issues in exhibit life support systems and its components.
- Clean exhibits by scrubbing algae and siphoning substrates.
- Clean and maintain work areas behind the scenes.
- Provide enrichment to animals as directed.
- Assist in the upkeep of daily records including behaviour, diet, system maintenance, medical treatments, mortality or other observations.
- Assist supervisory staff and higher-level Aquarists.
- Respond to public inquiries in a professional manner, forward complaints to supervisor for resolution.
- Coverage as needed.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Possibility of cleaning and maintaining exhibits by SCUBA
To be considered for this position, you should have: [ Skills, Education, or Experience]
- Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a High School diploma or GED, and have basic computer proficiency.
- Physically able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in and around water, in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, on slippery or uneven surfaces, and may involve exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, heat, cold and/or inclement weather conditions.
- Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, push, pull, read, write and speak English.
- Be passionate for marine life and providing quality animal care
- Have attention to detail
- Be punctual
- Be motivated to aid in all areas without constant direction
- Be proficient in communication
- Be comfortable working alone and in a team environment
- May have experience with aquaculture or aquarium maintenance.
About us:
Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private and public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems. Founded in March 1996, Tryfacta Inc. is one of the leading Staffing Services and IT Solutions Providers with a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta is leveraging its strong industry domain knowledge to serve clients in many different industries. Tryfacta has Ranked number 2 as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000) in the United States.
Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age