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Job Code 063840
Effective Date 06/18/2014
Description Zoo Aquatic LSS Specialist
Original Date
Revision Date
Essential Operates and maintains Zoo life support systems including marine
Functions mammal, penguin, hippopotamus and other aquatic life water systems;
chilled saltwater and freshwater pools
Performs routine mechanical installations and repairs
Troubleshoots equipment and systems
Examples Of UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Work Operates, monitors, troubleshoots marine mammal water quality, life
support systems and exhibit water features equipment
Enforces safety procedures to insure safe operation of equipment and
employee safety
Monitors inventory levels and orders parts, supplies, equipment, and
materials
Implements and enforces the preventive maintenance program, and
coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance
Performs sand filtration, pool volume and filter surface area
calculations, and pool turnover rate calculations
Operates, maintains pumps, actuators, valves, filters, ozone generation
systems, foam fractionators, electric motors, electrical and
electromechanical controls, reverse osmosis and LSS automated control
systems
Interprets construction blueprints and drawings
Works with and coordinates contractors
Backwashes and maintains high rate sand filters
Monitors heater and chiller equipment
Adjusts equipment and chemicals to ensure water quality maintains
compliance with USDA Animal Welfare Act (AWA) Marine Mammal Care
Standards and AZA standards
Conducts and interprets water quality tests and analyzes data
Uses electrical testing and water quality equipment including calibration
and replacement of ORP and flow sensors and ultrasonic water level
transmitters
Generates and maintains log sheets, prepares reports and maintains
records and files
Cleans, maintains and replaces motors, bearings and other frictional
wearing surfaces
Performs related work
Physical
Requirement
and Working
Conditions
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special
needs of the position as determined by management, including
mandatory overtime and performing related work
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
Lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds in a team setting
Must work a varied schedule
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Operates tools and equipment and works in confined spaces
Climbs a ladder and works at heights up to 40 feet
Must have sufficient hearing and sight to observe activities, equipment
and environment and to recognize and take action in the interest of the
safety of zoo guests and employees
Works around moving parts, carts, or machines, and irritant chemicals
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying,
stooping and climbing
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree
Requirements
Aquatic Science
Biological Science
Marine Biology
Related field
Three years of aquarium or marine mammal life support system
operating experience
Other Minimum Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Requirements Must be on 24 hour call
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
substituted
Special Must be certified in Scuba Open Water, regulated by the National
Requirements Association Underwater Instructions, or obtain within nine months of
employment
Skills and Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
Abilities Ability to work well as part of a team
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions in accordance
with applicable regulations and established policies and procedures
Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
Ability to train personnel
Competency
Salary
NU / 09
Plan/Grade
Wage and Hour Non-Exempt
EEO4 7 / Skilled Craft