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Aquarium Diver - Part Time
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What they do
A Commercial Diver works under the surface of water, with or without the aid of underwater breathing apparatus, to inspect, install, repair and remove equipment and structures, conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, photograph structures or marine life, collect various forms of aquatic life for commercial or research purposes, and find and recover missing items and persons.
$57,227 / year median in Florida
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Aquarium Diver
•Part Time Aquamoon, LLC Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time $16
•$18 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Biology Interpersonal skills Bachelor of Science Diving operations Chemistry Scuba diving Associate's degree Bachelor of Arts Full Job Description Aquarium Diver (Aquarium Operations & Maintenance) Employment type:
Part-Time:
0-3 hrs per week $16
•18 per hour
General Description:
Performs dive maintenance or associated tending for large aquariums, primarily for scientific duties including cleaning and feeding fish. Ensures high-quality service is delivered to our clients. Approximate % of time:
Principal Job Duties and Responsibilities:
75%: Performs specialized animal care duties involving entrance into exhibits using
SCUBA. 15
%: Performs other feeding, filter maintenance, and exhibit cleaning tasks as assigned. 10%: Responsible for the hygiene of areas surrounding aquariums and filtration.
Requirements:
Valid Open Water dive certification is required. Will consider candidates who are not SCUBA certified but who can become certified shortly after hire.
Education:
B.A. or B.S. in Biology or related field with coursework in zoology, aquatic biology, and chemistry preferred.
Experience:
One year in a retail aquarium store, hatchery, or public aquarium preferred. Aptitude in science and art/design is preferred. May be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency-type circumstances. Strong interpersonal skills needed. Must have good hearing, visual acuity, and be able to lift 50 lbs. Please submit 3 references with your resume.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$16.00
•$18.00 per hour Expected hours: 3.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): In a few sentences, please tell us why you are applying. Why do you want to join our team?
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
aquarium/ animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
SCUBA certification (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Gainesville, FL 32602: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person