Aquatic Specilists - Part Time & Full Time

Splashy Fish; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Splashy Fish in Springfield, VA is seeking a part-time Aquatic Specialist on-site to care for aquatic life, monitor water quality, and maintain tanks and displays. You will assist customers in selecting fish and supplies and provide education on aquarium care and species.

Join a team of aquarists and marine biologists dedicated to great customer service, sustaining healthy habitats, and delivering hands-on support for local pickups, order fulfillment, and in-store workshops.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with ability to meet job requirements and safety guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to go up and down stairs (where applicable).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and maintenance of aquatic environments, including feeding and monitoring fish.
• Clean tanks and filters and ensure water quality.
• Assist customers with selecting fish and accessories and provide education on aquarium care and species.
• Handle customer inquiries and concerns.
• Prepare local and shipping customer orders and pack them.
• Receive, acclimate aquatic fish, and put away inventory.
• Load and unload boxes from trucks for shipment.
• Move merchandise and maintain displays.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Physical strength

Job description

Splashy Fish is an e-commerce, B&M, and wholesale pet store specializing in freshwater aquarium fish. Located in Springfield, VA, we specialize in high-quality, sustainable fish species, aquarium aquascaping, and are proud to provide exceptional customer service to our customers.

At Splashy Fish, we pride ourselves on sustainability practices and providing our customers with expert knowledge. Our team of experienced aquarists and marine biologists ensures the healthiest fish and creates stunning aquascaped aquatic environments.

Whether you're a seasoned aquarist or a beginner looking to start your underwater journey, Splashy Fish is here to provide top-quality fish, supplies, and ongoing support. We believe in fostering a love for aquatic life and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Visit us at Splashyfishstore.com to explore our diverse range of fish species, custom aquarium designs, or educational workshops. Join our community of fellow fish enthusiasts and discover the wonders of the underwater world with Splashy Fish.

Are you ready to dive into a sea of opportunities? Because at Splashy Fish, we're casting for someone with your passion for the hobby. Let's scale up your career together!

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

At Splashy Fish, we believe every team member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities through every step of a Team Memebr’s career journey and at every level.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for an Aquatic Specialist at Splashy Fish located in Springfield, VA. The Aquatic Specialist will be responsible for daily care and maintenance of aquatic environments, including feeding and monitoring fish, cleaning tanks and filters, and ensuring water quality. Additionally, the Aquatic Specialist will assist customers with selecting appropriate fish and accessories, provide education on aquatic life, and handle customer inquiries and concerns.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

• Comfortably and proficiently handle and care for various types and species of aquatic life
• Maintain honesty and integrity in the work area
• Provide daily care and maintenance for a variety of aquatic species, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring water quality
• Assist with the design and set up of aquariums and aquatic habitats
• Maintain accurate records and logs of inventory levels and water quality
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer questions related to aquatic life care and maintenance
• Prepare local customer orders and pack them
• Prepare shipping customer orders and pack the order.
• Receive, acclimate aquatic fish, and put away inventory.
• Load and unload boxes from trucks for shipment.
• Ability to move merchandise
• Workdays are flexible
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, including but not limited to delivering orders to customer cars as a local pick-up or curbside pick-up, receiving and shipping inventory from trucks and vehicles
• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests
• Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes such as caring for aquatic life, maintaining proper water quality, setting up and maintaining displays and merchandise kits for sale, and placing aquatic life orders

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older with the ability to acknowledge and comply with the job requirements and safety guidelines
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to go up and down stairs (where applicable)
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds, and perform maintenance tasks

It would be useful if you have:

• Knowledge of aquatic ecosystem maintenance and fish care
• Experience in maintaining water quality and aquarium equipment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Previous experience in a similar role or education in aquatic sciences is a plus