Aquarium Life Support Technician I

Georgia Aquarium, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. seeks a Life Support Technician I to operate and maintain its Life Support Systems supporting aquatic exhibits.

You will monitor water treatment processes, adjust equipment, and ensure safe, clean water for fish and marine mammals. You will collaborate with water quality lab staff, veterinarians and biologists, maintain logs, support maintenance projects, and help with equipment repairs and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with aquatic life support or similar industrial processing.
• Ability to repair LSS equipment including pumps and control systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge and testing abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data logging.

Responsibilities

• Monitor LSS equipment and processes for normal operation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance as needed.
• Assist with capital improvements and exhibit projects.
• Maintain logs and records of water chemistry and system status.
• Support safety and cleanliness standards in the workspace.

Skills

LSS maintenance

Electrical knowledge <120V

Test equipment proficiency

Piping & fittings

Education

Bachelor’s degree or trade school equivalency

Tools

Ozone generators

Centrifugal pumps

Heat exchangers

Air compressors

Filtration systems

Job description

Georgia Aquarium, Inc. seeks a Life Support Technician I to operate and maintain its Life Support Systems supporting aquatic exhibits.

You will monitor water treatment processes, adjust equipment, and ensure safe, clean water for fish and marine mammals. You will collaborate with water quality lab staff, veterinarians and biologists, maintain logs, support maintenance projects, and help with equipment repairs and safety practices.