What you get to do:
-
Provide exceptional guest service, participate in educational presentations and answer guest questions
-
Prepare daily food rations for marine mammal areas
-
Perform daily feeding of the marine mammal collection and administration of daily animal medication and treatments
-
Maintain accurate feeding and observational records
-
Perform daily observations of animal exhibits and associated off exhibit areas
-
Maintain safe and sanitary living conditions for the animal collection, which may include daily SCUBA diving
-
Assist in large scale animal transports
-
Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisory staff
What it takes to succeed:
-
High school diploma or equivalent
-
At least 18 years old
-
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain a company driver’s license
-
SCUBA certified
-
At least 2 years zoological marine mammal experience
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-
Ability to adapt to the constantly changing work environments such as new animal procedures and treatments
Desired Qualifications:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field preferred
-
2 years guest service experience preferred
What else is important:
-
Able to swim and work in/around water
-
Able to stand for long periods of time
-
Able to lift 50 pounds
-
Able to push/pull 100 pounds
-
Able to adapt to the constantly changing work environments such as new animal procedures and treatments
-
Comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
-
Able to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
-
Able to train on and properly use protective gear
-
Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
-
Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
-
Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
As a 365 day/year operation, candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support year-round operating needs. This may include, but is not limited to, working opening, mid-day and closing shifts during peak and non-peak seasons, as well as weekends and holidays.