Life Support Systems Technician

Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious aquarium as a Life Support Systems Technician, responsible for maintaining vital life support systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a chance to make a real impact in animal care while enjoying comprehensive benefits. Take part in ensuring the health and safety of diverse aquatic life at one of America's best attractions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Discounts across Conservation Attractions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in life support systems is essential.
• Candidates should have relevant LSS certifications.
• Experience with RCK control systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain ozone generation and treatment systems.
• Lead maintenance and repairs on pumps, filters, and valves.
• Manage associated computer controls for life support systems.

Skills

Experience with pumps

Experience with filters

Experience with valves

Experience with automation systems

Education

AALSO Life Support Operator Level I certification

Dive certification

Job description

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The Role: Wonders of Wildlife (WOW) has a team of over 50 animal care professionals. The Life Support Systems Technician monitors and maintains life support systems, such as ozone generation and treatment, chlorine dosing, fractionators, and associated computer controls. Under the direction of the LSS Supervisor, this role takes the lead on building, repairing, and maintaining a variety of pumps, filters, valves, and actuators.

The Ask: This position will acquire previous experience. A successful Lead LSS Tech typically possess an AALSO Life Support Operator Level I certification and a dive certification. Experience with RCK control systems or other automation systems desired.

The Benefits: WOW is one of the nation's largest aquariums and is home to 35,000 animals. The role works with a diverse range of animals and has opportunities for career progression. As a full-time role, this position comes with a comprehensive benefit package. Additional perks include discounts across the Conservation Attractions.

The Fine Print: This position requires frequent walking or standing and occasional lifting up to 80 pounds. This role typically starts in the early morning and wraps up by early to midafternoon. Any offer of employment will be conditional based on background and drug screenings, the ability to become an approved driver, and eligibility to work in the United States. This overview is not a job offer, nor is it an all-inclusive description. You should refer to the full job description for more information.

About Us: Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Created by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris, the 350,000-square-foot experience celebrates people who hunt, fish, and act as stewards of the land and water. Located next to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri the campus is a centerpiece of Americas Conservation Capital in Missouri's Ozark Mountains. Wonders of Wildlife has been voted Best New Attraction in America and Americas Best Aquarium by the readers of USA TODAY.

Salary: $18 - $20 per hour

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  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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