Aquarist Intern $19.00/HR

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide in‑tank maintenance including scrubbing algae, vacuuming sand, cleaning windows, etc.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including guest areas of Shark Experience and Sting Ray Bay.
• Opening procedures for Shark Experience and Stingray Bay.
• Assist with educational programs and guest relations.
• Assist with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Checking pumps and filters and reporting any filtration problems to the Aquarium Leadership.
• Checking the health and appearance of the fish on a daily basis and immediately reporting any problems to Aquarium Leadership.
• Life Support Systems for Sting Ray Bay and Shark Basin.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Aquarium Department.
• Participate in animal restraint, moves, and transport operations.
• Able to identify each shark and ray by house name.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver license.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have good vision and hearing.
• Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• SCUBA certification required.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and have the knowledge to use basic power and hand tools.
• Must be able to work with chemicals and follow SDS and have knowledge of basic chemistry.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work in and around saltwater and electrical equipment.
• Must possess strong swimming skills.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities and pass an annual physical exam and stress test.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
  
  

Safety Sensitive Position

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Interested Candidates should apply online at SixFlags.com/Jobs

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