Aquarium Care Specialist: Fresh & Saltwater (Part-Time)

Ll & Wendell Escott Inc: Aqua Land Aquarium Service Co.; Harbor Hills (CA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Aqua Land - Aquarium Service Co. is seeking two knowledgeable, reliable Aquarium Store Associates to join our Lomita, CA team. The role covers daily aquarium maintenance, livestock care, and store operations with 15–20 hours per week.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with freshwater and saltwater systems, strong ornamental fish & coral husbandry understanding, and the ability to maintain healthy aquatic environments. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on aquarium maintenance experience with freshwater and/or saltwater systems.
• Working knowledge of common ornamental fish species, including their care, diet, and compatibility.
• Basic understanding of aquarium water chemistry, water parameter testing, and the nitrogen cycle.
• Ability to recognize common signs of fish stress, disease, and abnormal behavior.
• Familiarity with aquarium filtration systems, equipment, and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to follow established livestock care, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks thoroughly, efficiently, and independently.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine maintenance on freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquarium systems.
• Clean aquarium glass, decorations, filtration equipment, and substrate.
• Perform water changes, gravel vacuuming, and filter maintenance.
• Feed fish, corals, and invertebrates according to their specific dietary requirements.
• Monitor livestock for signs of stress, disease, abnormal behavior, and injury.
• Assist with livestock acclimation, quarantine, and treatment procedures.
• Maintain proper sanitation and biosecurity practices to minimize disease transmission.
• Assist customers with livestock selection, aquarium equipment, and general aquarium care.
• Maintain clean, organized, and presentable aquarium displays and work areas.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, acclimating, and stocking livestock shipments.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently while assisting with additional store responsibilities as needed.

Connaissances

Aquarium maintenance

Freshwater & saltwater aquariums

Fish health monitoring

Customer service

Safety & sanitation

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Formation

Marine Biology / Biology / Aquaculture degree (in-progress)

Aquarium Science (preferred)

Outils

Protein skimmers

Canister filters

Sumps

UV sterilizers

Aquarium lighting systems

Description du poste

Aqua Land - Aquarium Service Co. is seeking two knowledgeable, reliable Aquarium Store Associates to join our Lomita, CA team. The role covers daily aquarium maintenance, livestock care, and store operations with 15–20 hours per week.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with freshwater and saltwater systems, strong ornamental fish & coral husbandry understanding, and the ability to maintain healthy aquatic environments. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and reliable transportation.