Aquarium Life Support Technician I

Georgia Aquarium Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium is seeking a Life Support Systems Technician I to operate and maintain aquatic life support systems for exhibits. You will monitor water treatment, equipment condition, and perform repairs as needed to ensure optimal exhibit conditions.

You will collaborate with water quality staff, veterinarians, and biologists, providing daily updates to senior staff while supporting safety and cleanliness standards across the LSS environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in aquatic life support or similar industrial processing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor LSS equipment and processes; use the LSS computerized controls system to monitor, record and modify system operation.

Skills

Aquatic life support systems

Electrical knowledge

HMI touch screens

Hand and power tools

Pipe fitting

Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year degree or two-year trade school

Tools

Ozone generators

Centrifugal pumps

Heat exchangers

Air compressors

Filtration systems

Valve actuators

Motor starter/relay circuits

PVC/Copper tubing

Job description

Georgia Aquarium is seeking a Life Support Systems Technician I to operate and maintain aquatic life support systems for exhibits. You will monitor water treatment, equipment condition, and perform repairs as needed to ensure optimal exhibit conditions.

You will collaborate with water quality staff, veterinarians, and biologists, providing daily updates to senior staff while supporting safety and cleanliness standards across the LSS environment.