Aquarium Display Maintenance Technician – Connecticut

• Part Time with potential for full time employment.
• This position pays $18 – $22 per hour, depending on experience.
• Emergency service pay increase when applicable.
• Uniform shirts and all service equipment will be provided by AAT.
• A company vehicle or mileage reimbursement will be provided by AAT.

The applicant must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities without supervision. You must be able to stay on task and be self-motivated with a high degree of attention to detail. Have a strong ability in problem solving, fixing aquarium systems and working with your hands. You must be mechanically inclined, interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests.

You must be comfortable and proficient working on your own and unsupervised and must maintain the highest respect for our clients throughout Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Responsibilities:
You MUST have the ability to;

• Travel to job site.
• Perform maintenance services on established client aquariums.
• Perform water quality assessments.
• Perform health assessments on all living organisms within the aquarium.
• Perform water changes and filtration component cleaning.
• Assess the overall aquarium display and the LSS to ensure proper long term operation.
• Install or replace lighting, replace ballasts, end caps, chillers, pumps, etc.
• Troubleshoot flow issues and water delivery issues.
• Perform cleaning and repairs to other water features (e.g., water walls, fountains & ponds).
• Perform data entry and accurate record keeping.
• Perform other duties assigned by management team.

• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Be able to bend or twist your body in order to work in tight spaces.

• Excellent organizational skills and a great work ethic.
• Respect for client’s residence and space.
• Experience in all types of aquarium displays (reef, salt water, fresh water live plants, etc.).
• Experience with growing corals.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work on call and complete work requirements within 24 to 96 hours of requests.
• Experience in plumbing and working with PVC.
• Experience in plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of salt and fresh water aquatic systems.
• Knowledge of LSS and filtration systems.
• Maintain a good driving record and a valid driver's license.

Associate

• Growing Corals: 4 years
• SW Aquariums: 5 years
• Live Planted Fresh Water Aquariums: 5 years
• Fresh Water Aquariums: 6 years
• Aquarium Maintenance: 6 years

• Valid Driver's License
• Good Driving Record