Water Quality & Life Support Technician - Sign-On Bonus

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to monitor and maintain aquatic life-support systems in animal areas. You will work closely with multiple sections to ensure optimal water quality and reliable life-support equipment.

The role requires strong knowledge of water chemistry, filtration, chillers, and related systems, with a focus on safety and accurate data reporting. A rotating schedule including weekends is involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience required: high school diploma/GED and 2 years progressive experience in the trade areas.
• EPA certification as required (Type I/II/III or Universal) may be required.
• Experience with water treatment, filtration, and related aquatic life-support equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of aquatic life support systems daily and document results.
• Provide preventative maintenance and repairs for life support systems.
• Maintain knowledge of chillers, filtration, ozone units, UV, RO, pumps, and related plumbing.

Skills

Water quality monitoring

Troubleshooting

Water chemistry analysis

Aquarium life-support systems

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA water treatment certification (Type I/II/III or Universal)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to monitor and maintain aquatic life-support systems in animal areas. You will work closely with multiple sections to ensure optimal water quality and reliable life-support equipment.

The role requires strong knowledge of water chemistry, filtration, chillers, and related systems, with a focus on safety and accurate data reporting. A rotating schedule including weekends is involved.