Greater Cleveland Aquarium - Aquarist

JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. • Full-time • Cleveland, Ohio, United States • $35k - $45k / year • 5d ago

Description

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of an "Aquarist" for The Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Greater Cleveland Aquarium energizes curiosity for aquatic-life and the environment with up-close encounters, education programs and themed galleries that take guests around the world. Located along the Cuyahoga River in the historic FirstEnergy Powerhouse, industrial brick architecture is juxtaposed with imaginative fresh and saltwater habitats. It is the only freestanding aquarium in Ohio.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

$200 Referral Bonus
Paid Sick Leave available immediately and renews annually
We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days for benefit eligible employees
Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Matching 401K program after 90 days
Ongoing learning and development programs
Work towards your future advancement within the company-most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Conduct husbandry for a variety of animals including but not limited to freshwater and marine aquatic species, avian species, reptiles and amphibians
Maintain quality exhibits with routine system checks and cleaning
Determine, prepare and administer appropriate nutrition and enrichment to meet the individual animal needs
Maintain proper water quality for aquatic exhibits and holding systems, by applying knowledge of the nitrogen cycle as it pertains to closed systems and though an understanding and manipulation of basic water chemistry parameters, such as pH, Alkalinity, and Salinity
Ability to assess animal behavior and health and report any abnormalities
Keep detailed records of animals and systems
Assist with maintaining inventory of supplies necessary for the daily care of animals
Maintain all back of house areas so that they are safe and clean
Assist with quarantine procedures, acquisition, and animal transport
Coordinate with veterinarian staff for diagnosis, administering treatments, and assisting with medical procedures
Conduct routine SCUBA diving in exhibits
Supervise, train and mentor interns
Participate in exhibit improvement, design and other planning
Deliver formal and informal interpretation with guests of all ages and presentations for interdepartmental guest programs
Keep current on best practices to properly understand and maintain animals within area of responsibility
Assist Curator in maintaining the Greater Cleveland Aquarium at the highest level of quality

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

Minimum 2 years professional work experience in a public aquarium/zoo or related facility
Degree in Biology, Zoology, Aquarium Sciences or a related field from an accredited institution or equivalently valued experience
Knowledge of general animal husbandry techniques, across a range of topics including but not limited to animal nutrition, breeding, behavior, training, and diseases
Basic knowledge of life support equipment, application and operation
Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays
Required to fulfill on-call duty on an intermittent or regularly scheduled basis to come back to work or to otherwise be available to respond to a variety of emergencies or situations
Work well as a team, and independently while providing coverage for co-workers
Must have excellent verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Demonstrate ability to follow all safety precautions and be willing to work with conditions associated with an animal care facility, such as venomous or poisonous species, disinfectant chemicals, potential zoonotic diseases and being wet
Must be able to work well under stress dealing with live animals
Must have SCUBA certification, or the ability to acquire within an agreed upon time
Provide medical statement with recommendation from dive physician is required
Must be able to complete CPR, First Aid and Oxygen provider certifications
Frequently push, pull, lift and carry supplies up to 65 pounds
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening
Identification that establishes identity
Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States