Water Quality Technician

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Aquarium 10

• Galveston, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Other, MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Professional Report to work location by scheduled time. Maintain a clean, professional appearance. Perform daily routines as scheduled. Maintain appropriate records. Assist with animal treatments as directed. Communication Conduct yourself in a helpful, patient manner with staff, volunteers and guests. Participate in various public presentations if requested Follow Moody Gardens call out procedures as well as communicating with the team when you are unable to come to work. Facility Maintenance Observe and maintain assigned areas. Report supply needs to Senior Biologist / Curators. Related Strengths Be available to work as scheduled. Be organized and self-motivated. WORKING CONDITIONS Subject to the possibility of bites and stings. Work in water, both man- made and natural, with temperatures ranging from 45 - 90oF. Heavy lifting (50 pounds or more), walking, bending, crawling, and working within a wet environment. Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions ranging from seasonal to extreme: cold weather, hot weather, rain, mud, ocean environments, and dry land. Availability for overtime, both non-emergency and emergency situations Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS Conducting routine water quality testing for freshwater and saltwater exhibits Accurately recording and entering water quality data Demonstrating effective communication skills and promptly communicating important results or concerns Maintaining, calibrating, and properly caring for laboratory equipment Understanding appropriate water quality parameters and acceptable ranges for both freshwater and saltwater systems Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment Demonstrating strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and consistent testing Following established testing procedures and maintaining consistency in sampling, analysis, and documentation High School diploma or equivalent. Must be organized, self-motivated, with a desire to see projects through to completion. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must have good observation skills. Must work with other employees, volunteers, and the public in a polite, patient, and professional manner. Must be willing to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.