Water Treatment Technician - First Shift

Water Otter Job Board; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to maintain and monitor the water systems for its marine mammal environments, aquariums, touch tanks, and ponds. This role emphasizes mechanical aptitude and familiarity with HVAC, filtration, plumbing, and electrical controls.

Ideal candidates will have basic maintenance knowledge, be able to work various shifts including weekends, and possess a high school diploma or GED plus SCUBA/CPR/O2 certifications (preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in aquatic life support maintenance preferred.
• SCUBA, CPR, and O2 certifications within 9 months of hire.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water pumps, filters, piping and environmental systems in Life Support.
• Monitor and repair marine mammal living environments including tanks and ponds.
• Maintain logs, assist with inventory and purchase orders for supplies.
• Assist in planning projects for equipment installation, upgrades, or refurbishment.
• Follow safety policies and operate PPE and tools safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

HVAC knowledge

Pumps & filtration

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

SCUBA certification

CPR certification

O2 certification

Tools

HVAC systems

Pumps & filtration

Forklift operation

Job description

While the Indianapolis Zoo is known for employing people who care for our animals, we also employ mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and maintenance technicians who work in our facilities department. We have an immediate opening for a Water Treatment Technician. The Life Support department area monitors, repairs, and maintains the marine mammal living environments - including the aquariums, shark touch tank and dolphin pools, as well as the elephant, alligator, and crocodile ponds.

Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. The Water Treatment Technician ensures the proper functioning of the water pumps, filters, piping, and all the environmental systems within the Zoo. Mechanical aptitude, working familiarity with equipment including HVAC, filtration systems, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, and digital controls is preferred. Familiarity with Honeywell systems or other BMS systems is a plus!

The successful candidate will have some basic knowledge of the General Maintenance field, familiarization of pool equipment, electrical, and/ or plumbing. HVAC background is highly desirable. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift position that will require some flexibility with working different shifts, weekends, and holidays on occasion, though we do try to provide one (1) weekend day off regularly. A high school diploma/GED is required. Additional certification/ education preferred. These positions require applicants to be at least 18 years old and to have a valid Indiana driver's license with a record insurable by the Zoo's insurance.

Position Requirements and Experience include but are not limited to:

NOTE--there are strenuous physical requirements to this position.

• Prior experience in Aquatic Life Support maintenance in a zoo, aquarium, water park, or equivalent facility highly desired.
• Must possess (or acquire within nine (9) months of date of hire) and maintain SCUBA, CPR, and O2 certifications
• Has the availability to be on call for large scale emergencies; may be required to carry a pager on rotational schedule.
• Must have the ability to detect, assess, identify, and observe surroundings to make sound judgments, along with the ability to communicate verbally, comprehend and decipher information accurately, using a telephone and two-way radio.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/ or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to transport objects.
• Ability to transport and move items, exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Must have the ability to ascend/ descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium to perform various jobs.
• Must be able to safely operate department tools.
• Adheres to all safety policies and wears proper safety equipment (PPE) including dust masks, respirators, goggles, hearing protectors, and safety harness.
• Works around equipment that has a significant noise level.
• Documents all work activities of their assigned shift and maintains daily logs associated with all equipment and systems along with time accordingly.
• Assists as directed to maintain inventory and prepare purchase orders for supplies such as repair/replacement parts, hardware and some chemicals working with vendors for competitive pricing.
• Assists in the planning and the execution of related projects which may include installation of new equipment, replacements, upgrades, or refurbishment of existing equipment.
• Safely operates a forklift to move materials and equipment. Obtains/maintains certification.
• Must be proficient or has the ability to learn to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, small engines, and the capability to safely operate some heavy equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, etc.

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.